Indian Railways Alert: 85 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (26-10-2026)
Train 12988 Live Status & Booking Utilities
Real-time running status, waitlist confirmation probability, and confirmed route splits.
Indian Railways Alert: 85 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (26-10-2026)
Indian Railways has reported 26 fully cancelled and 59 partially cancelled trains for 26-10-2026 across multiple railway zones including North Western Railway (Jaipur), Northern Railway (Delhi), and Eastern corridors due to track maintenance and operational mega-blocks.
Live PNR & Ticket Confirmation Status
Check real-time waitlist clearance probability and passenger refund eligibility.
Key Takeaways for Passengers
- Total 85 scheduled train operations impacted pan-India on 26-10-2026 (26 fully cancelled, 59 partially cancelled).
- North Western Railway (Jaipur & Rajasthan): 13 trains affected including 12988 AII SDAH SF EXP, 52538 DJ NJP AC PASS, 12015 AJMER SHATABDI.
- Delhi & NCR Terminals: 4 services impacted across NDLS, DLI, and Anand Vihar.
- Passengers with confirmed IRCTC e-tickets on fully cancelled trains are eligible for automatic 100% full refund to the original source account without filing TDR.
- Commuters requiring immediate travel are advised to use Trayago Split Journey Intelligence to discover alternative connected trains or partner bus options.
Passenger Advisory & Recommended Action
Passengers with confirmed IRCTC e-tickets on fully cancelled trains are eligible for automatic 100% full refund to the original source account without filing TDR. Commuters requiring immediate travel are advised to use Trayago Split Journey Intelligence to discover alternative connected trains or partner bus options.
This service bulletin provides a verified operational summary of schedule changes, route diversions, and passenger advisories announced by railway authorities. For complete affected train schedules, refer to the directory below.
Impacted Trains & Route Diversions
Verified schedules, origin-destination details, cancellation types, and live connection status.
Express 12988
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 13132
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 16540
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 16575
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 17006
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 18107
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 18108
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 18515
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 18516
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 19603
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52259
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52260
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52451
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52452
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52455
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
Express 52456
Indian Railways Scheduled Service
IRCTC Official Refund & Travel Advisory Rules
Essential compensation guidelines and passenger rights for cancelled or diverted services.
Automatic E-Ticket Refunds
Confirmed tickets booked via IRCTC app or website for fully cancelled trains are refunded automatically (100% full refund) directly to the original bank account or card. Passengers do not need to cancel tickets or file an online TDR.
PRS Counter Ticket Surrender
If you hold a physical counter ticket, present it at any computerized PRS counter within 72 hours from the scheduled departure time of the train to claim your full cash refund.
Partially Cancelled Trains
If your train is short-terminated, passengers not wishing to travel on the remaining segment can obtain a Guard/Station Certificate at the terminating station or file a TDR within 72 hours for a refund of the untraveled distance.
Trayago Split Journey Alternative
Need urgent travel on the same date? Use Trayago's AI routing engine to discover alternative connected trains or partner bus options across intermediate junction hubs.
AI Split Journey Travel Alternative
Discover smart multi-leg train connections and intermediate station splits when direct tickets are full.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get an automatic refund for fully cancelled trains?
Yes, 100% refund is automatically credited by IRCTC to the original booking account without needing to file a TDR.
Where can I check alternate routes for cancelled trains?
Travelers can use Trayago Split Journey to find available connecting trains or alternate routes.
Editorial Transparency & Source Attribution
This report was verified from official announcements published by Indian Railways / Trayago Rail Ops. Trayago adheres to zero-hallucination factual moderation before publishing public travel advisories.
Related Railway Updates
Browse all news โIndian Railways Alert: 68 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (25-10-2026)
Indian Railways has reported 20 fully cancelled and 48 partially cancelled trains for 25-10-2026 across multiple railway zones including North Western Railway (Jaipur), Northern Railway (Delhi), and Eastern corridors due to track maintenance and operational mega-blocks.
Indian Railways Alert: 65 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (24-10-2026)
Indian Railways has reported 17 fully cancelled and 48 partially cancelled trains for 24-10-2026 across multiple railway zones including North Western Railway (Jaipur), Northern Railway (Delhi), and Eastern corridors due to track maintenance and operational mega-blocks.
Indian Railways Alert: 64 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (23-10-2026)
Indian Railways has reported 18 fully cancelled and 46 partially cancelled trains for 23-10-2026 across multiple railway zones including North Western Railway (Jaipur), Northern Railway (Delhi), and Eastern corridors due to track maintenance and operational mega-blocks.
Indian Railways Alert: 59 Trains Cancelled & Diverted Today (22-10-2026)
Indian Railways has reported 15 fully cancelled and 44 partially cancelled trains for 22-10-2026 across multiple railway zones including North Western Railway (Jaipur), Northern Railway (Delhi), and Eastern corridors due to track maintenance and operational mega-blocks.