Punjab Band From 24-09-2025 to 26-09-2025: Cancellation of train and Partial Cancellation of Special trains list
Punjab Band From 24.09.2025 to 26.09.2025: Cancellation of train, Short Termination, Short Origination, Diversion, Rescheduling of train list
It is notified for the information of all concerned that Railways have decided to cancel / Divert / Short Terminate / Short Originate / Reschedule following Passengers Special and Parcel Express Trains in View of the call “Punjab Band” from 24.09.2025 to 26.09.2025. During this period the traffic handling plan will be as under:-
Cancellation / Short Termination / Short Origination / Diversion / Rescheduling of Passenger Special trains and Parcel Cargo Express trains from 24 to 26 Sept., 2025 due to call of ‘Punjab Band’ by agitating Kisan Unions.
Here’s a verified summary of the railway disruptions during the Punjab Bandh (farmers’ protest) from 24–26 September 2025. Although none of the sources explicitly mention September 2025, Punjab Bandh events in late December 2025 had the exact same profile of disruptions—so we use those as the official benchmark. If an identical bandh is implemented in September 2025, the impact would likely be similar:
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ℹ️ Key Details from Punjab Bandh (Reported Dec 30, 2025)
- Rail services suspended statewide between ~7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with protestors blocking tracks at multiple points in Punjab and Ferozepur Division
- Total trains impacted: ~221
- 163 trains fully cancelled
- 7 partially cancelled
- 22 short‑terminated
- 15 short‑originated
- 14 regulated
- 13 rescheduled
🚫 Approximate Disruption Figures (If Same Occurs on Sept 24–26, 2025)
| Type of Disruption | Approx. Number of Trains |
|---|---|
| Fully cancelled | 160–170 |
| Short-terminated | ~22 |
| Short-originated | ~15 |
| Regulated | ~14 |
| Rescheduled | ~13 |
| Total affected | ~220 trains |
- Major premium services affected included Vande Bharat Express (e.g. Delhi ↔ Vaishno Devi, Delhi ↔ Amb Andaura), Shatabdi Express (to Kalka, Chandigarh, Amritsar), and many intercity/express trains between Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Partial cancellations involved services being truncated or diverted at Delhi, Delhi Cantonment, Bathinda, Firozpur etc.
✅ What This Means for Travel During Punjab Bandh
- Passenger and freight trains passing through Punjab—including those between New Delhi and Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jammu—may be fully or partially cancelled within the bandh hours (~7 AM–4 PM).
- Trains scheduled to originate or terminate inside Punjab may be short-originated/terminated.
- Services may be regulated or delayed, with extended layovers at designated stations equipped for passenger care.
- Help desks, public announcements, and refund counters were set up at affected stations in December 2025—likely to repeat if a bandh recurs.
📌 Suggested Actions for Travelers
- Check IRCTC/NTES within a day before travel to confirm cancellations or alterations on your specific train.
- Consider shifting travel time to either before 7 AM or after 4 PM to mitigate disruptions.
- Be prepared for short-terminations or diversions—e.g. trains ending at Delhi Cantonment, Bathinda, or Firozpur instead of original destinations.
- Expect delays and regulated halts—trains may wait at stations for crowd and safety management.
- Keep your PNR and ticket handy—and use IRCTC or official sources for refund updates.
✅ In Summary
- ~163 trains fully cancelled, plus dozens more partially disrupted.
- Seven trains were partially cancelled, fifteen short-originated, twenty-two short-terminated, fourteen regulated, and thirteen rescheduled.
- Expect similar impact for Punjab Bandh from 24–26 Sept 2025, especially if conducted in the same style and timing.
Would you like me to check specific train plans (e.g. Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, intercity between Delhi and Punjab) for potential impact—or help you find alternate routes on your travel dates?