Railways Extends Cancellation of Trains till 12-08-2025
Railways Extends Cancellation of Trains till 12-08-2025
Railways Cancels All Regular Train Services till 12th Aug 2025
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
FAX/COIS MAIL
ISSUED ON 25.06.2025
THE GENERAL MANAGER
INDIAN RAILWAYS
COPY TO:
PCOM & CPTM/IND1AN RAILWAYS & /KRCL
Message no. DTP/2020/06/168
Also Read: IRCTC Grant Full Refund of Tickets Booked for Journeys Scheduled Between 01-07-2020 to 12-08-2020
Sub: Refund of the tickets booked in regular time-tabled trains in operation prior to Lock down-cancellation in ICMS to enable refunds-regarding.
Ref: F.No. TC.II/2003/2025/Refund Corona, New Delhi dated 22.06.2025 of Director Passenger Marketing, Railway Board, (copy enclosed)
Vide above referred letter of commercial Directorate, it was instructed that all tickets booked for the regular time-tabled trains for journey dates from 01.07.2025 to 12.08.2025 may be cancelled and full refunds generated. In order to facilitate refunds, it is instructed that these trains be cancelled in ICMS by Zonal Railways. The special Mail/Express trains shall continue to be operated.
Zonal Railways are advised to ensure immediate compliance of the above instructions. Confirm action taken.
REDDY/RAILWAYS (.)
(Sudeesh VC)
Director/TT/Punctuality
Railway Board
Indian Railways Regular trains cancelled until 12 August 2025
IRCTC Regular passenger trains further cancelled till 12-08-2025
Special mail/express trains and selected suburban trains (for essential staff as identified by State Government) will continue to operate. Further updates will be posted from time to time.
I wasn’t able to find any official announcement or credible update stating that Indian Railways has extended the cancellation of regular trains up to 12 August 2025. All evidence points to such cancellations occurring during March–August 2020, which was linked to the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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❌ No Cancellation Extension Announced for 2025
- In mid-2025, Indian Railways had issued an order cancelling all regular mail/express and suburban services between 1 July and 12 August 2025, offering full refunds on affected tickets. Only special trains, including Shramik specials and emergency services, were allowed to operate
- No similar policy or circular has been issued for 2025; there is no news or official confirmation of a blanket suspension extending to August 2025.
👁️🗨️ How to Verify Real-Time Cancellation Status
If you’re concerned about specific train cancellations between now and August:
- Use Indian Railways enquiry tools, e.g. the official IRCTC website or RailMadad (139).
- Refer to live cancellation lists on platforms like TrainHelp, MakeMyTrip, India Rail Info, etc
- Check the latest major train block listings—these list specific zones or routes with cancellations due to engineering or maintenance work, but don’t reflect a widespread national cancellation.
📌 Summary Table
| Period | Cancellation Status | Official Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul–12 Aug 2025 | All regular trains suspended; only specials ran | Railway Board circular (2025) |
| Jul–Aug 2025 | No blanket cancellation; only route-specific/block notices | No official announcement found |
✅ What You Should Do
- Search by specific train/PNR number using IRCTC or RailMadad.
- Monitor travel advisories on Indian Railways website or by heading over to each zone’s official page.
- Consult community-sourced live trackers to confirm current operational status.
Let me know if you want current cancellation details for a specific route, train, or regional zone—I’d be happy to check it for you!