Patna: Indian Railways has cancelled several long-distance passenger trains passing through Bihar until February 28, citing persistent dense fog and severe winter conditions that have disrupted rail operations across large parts of northern India.
Among the affected services are the Kamakhya Express, Mahananda Express, and Barauni Express, along with several other trains that have been fully cancelled, partially suspended, or had their operating days reduced. Railway officials said visibility issues caused by prolonged fog have led to significant delays and safety concerns.
According to the railways, the Dibrugarh–Chandigarh Express will remain suspended until February 28, while the Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Express will not operate until February 27. The Ambala–Barauni Harihar Express has been cancelled until February 25, and the Barauni–Ambala Harihar Express until February 27. Services on the Chandigarh–Dibrugarh route will also be halted on March 2.
Other trains have seen reduced frequency. The Kamakhya–Anand Vihar North East Express will not run on Sundays and Wednesdays, while the Anand Vihar–Kamakhya service will be suspended on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Gwalior–Barauni Express will operate only on selected days, with similar restrictions applied to the Barauni–Gwalior service.
Several additional routes, including the Avadh Assam Express, Howrah–Kathgodam Express, and Sikkim Mahananda Express, will also remain cancelled on specified days each week until the end of February.
Railway authorities have urged passengers to check the latest train status through official channels before beginning their journey. Officials said normal operations would resume once weather conditions improve and fog levels subside.
On Sunday, dense fog caused widespread delays at Patna Junction, with multiple trains arriving several hours behind schedule. A railway official said services were expected to stabilise once visibility conditions improved.
