The Northern Railways on Thursday cancelled at least six special trains due to low occupancy and other operational reasons.
In the last couple of months, the Indian Railways has cancelled several trains due to COVID surge and poor patronage.Â
Cancellation Of The Special Trains
The Northern Railway announced on Thursday that train number 02287 Sealdah-Bikaner Jn. Duronto Special will not operate from May 23 onwards, while train number 02288 Bikaner Jn-Sealdah Duronto Special will not operate from May 25 until further notice.
It further stated that train number 05203 Barauni Jn-Lucknow Express Special will be suspended beginning May 22 and that train number 05204 Lucknow-Barauni Jn. Express Special will not run from May 23.
It also stated that from May 27, train number 05269 Muzaffarpur-Ahmedabad Express Special will not run and that train number 05270 Ahmedabad-Muzaffarpur Express Special will be cancelled from May 29.
Earlier this month, the Northern Railway announced the cancellation of 28 trains saying that these trains have been cancelled due to low occupancy and a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Notably, the country is at the moment is facing an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases due to the second wave. Earlier, Central Railways had extended the cancellation of 24 trains that were cancelled up to May 10.
Here’s The Full List Of Cancelled Trains Released By The Northern Railway
The Railway Ministry has cancelled many special train services due to an increase in covid incidents. The ministry had stated that some of these special trains were running with low occupancy.
Northern Railways have cancelled at least six special trains
| Train No. & Name | Date from Cancellation |
| 02287 Sealdah-Bikaner Jn. Duronto Special | 23.05.2021 to till further advice |
| 02288 Bikaner Jn.- Sealdah Duronto Special | 25.05.2021 to till further advice |
| 05203 Baruni Jn.-Lucknow Express Special | 22.05.2021 to till further advice |
| 05204 Lucknow Express Special | 23.05.2021 to till further advice |
| 05269 Muzzaffar-Ahmedabad ExpressSpecial | 27.05.2021 to till further advice |
| 05270 Ahmedabad-Muzzaffar Express Special | 29.05.2021 to till further advice |
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