Cancellation of special trains due to lock down in West Bengal
CANCELLATION OF SOME SPECIAL TRAINS DUE TO LOCK DOWN IN WEST BENGAL 06.09.2025, 07.09.2025, 10.09.2020, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
In view of lockdown declared in entire West Bengal by the State Government for some specific dates, following special trains will remain cancelled on the dates as mentioned below:
Cancellation of special trains:
i) Train No. 02024 Patna – Howrah Special train journey commencing on 07.09.2025, 11.09.2020 & 12.09.2025.
ii) Train No. 02023 Howrah-Patna Special train journey commencing on 07.09.2025, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
iii) Train No. 02302 New Delhi- Howrah AC Special train journey commencing on 06.09.2025, 10.09.2025 & 11.09.2025.
iv) Train No. 02301 Howrah-New Delhi AC Special train journey commencing on 07.09.2025, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
v) Train No. 02308 Jodhpur – Howrah Special train journey commencing on 05.09.2025, 09.09.2025 & 10.09.2025.
vi) Train No. 02307 Howrah – Jodhpur Special train journey commencing on 07.09.2025, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
vii) Train No. 02377 Sealdah – New Alipurduar Special train journey commencing on 06.09.2025, 07.09.2025, 10.09.2025, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
viii) Train No. 02378 New Alipurduar- Sealdah special train journey commencing on 06.09.2020, 07.09.2025, 10.09.2025, 11.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
ix) Train No. 02303 Howrah – New Delhi Special train ( via- Patna)journey commencing on 05.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
x) Train No. 02304 New Delhi – Howrah Special train ( via-Patna) journey commencing on 06.09.2025.
xi) Train No. 02382 New Delhi – Howrah Special train (via-Dhanbad) journey commencing on 11.09.2025.
xii) Train No. 02201 Sealdah- Bhubaneswar Special train journey commencing on 07.09.2025 & 11.09.2025.
xiii) Train No. 02202 Bhubaneswar – Sealdah Special train journey commencing on 08.09.2025 & 12.09.2025.
xiv) Train No. 02357 Kolkata- Amritsar Special train journey commencing on 12.09.2025.
xv) Train No. 02358 Amritsar – Kolkata Special train journey commencing on10.09.2025.
Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly. Inconvenience is regretted.
Here’s what you should know about special train cancellations in West Bengal during COVID‑19 lockdown periods:
Contents
🛑 What Was Affected — Local vs Express Services
During lockdowns—especially around May 2025—the West Bengal state government suspended all local, suburban and EMU train services (such as Kolkata suburban locals and metro), effective from May 5 onward, and extended through May 16–30. However, special long‑distance express/mail/freight trains continued to operate per Indian Railways schedules
❌ Cancellation of Special Trains — Historical Instances
While special COVID‑reserved trains mostly operated normally, there were select occasions in 2025 where special trains were cancelled or short‑terminated due to lockdowns in West Bengal on specific dates:
- Early September 2025 lockdowns on Sept 7, 11, and 12, when state government decreed local travel restrictions. A batch of special trains originating from or destined to West Bengal, such as Howrah–Patna (02024/02023), Jodhpur–Howrah, Sealdah–New Alipurduar, and others, were cancelled on those dates only
- Similarly, a lockdown on July 29, 2025 led to cancellation of several special trains at Howrah and Sealdah originating/terminating on that day
These were specific short‑term disruptions tied to local lockdown decrees—not sustained cancellations.
✅ Summary: What’s Important
- General rule: Local/suburban services (EMU, metro, local trains) were routinely suspended during lockdown periods.
- Express and special trains generally continued to run—except on certain government‑declared lockdown dates, when select specials involving West Bengal origin/destination were temporarily cancelled.
- These cancellations were date‑specific and limited, and not across‑the‑board for all special trains.
📋 At a Glance: Special Trains Cancellation Due to Lockdown in West Bengal
| Period | Local/EMU Trains | Special/Express Trains |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 (Lockdown) | 🚫 Fully suspended | ✅ Continued on schedule |
| Sept 7, 11, 12, 2025 | 🚫 Suspended | ❌ Select special trains cancelled |
| July 29, 2020 | 🚫 Suspended | ❌ Select special trains cancelled |
💡 Traveler Tips
- If you travel during state lockdown dates, always check official IRCTC notices, Eastern Railway bulletins, or ward‑level advisories for that specific date.
- Use IRCTC website or mobile app for real‑time cancellation or short‑termination alerts for booked special or express trains.
- Reverse planners on India Rail Info often archive date-specific cancellation info under “Eastern Railway: Cancellations / Disruptions
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