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Railways cancels over 30 trains for yard remodeling work at Shalimar station in West Bengal – Full list

Train cancellation latest news: Indian Railways (IR) has cancelled the operation of over 30 trains, while seven others will be short-terminated and short-originated due to yard remodeling work at Shalimar station in West Bengal.

The Shalimar station falls under the administrative control of South Eastern Railway's Kharagpur Division. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Train cancellations: Indian Railways (IR) has cancelled the operation of over 30 trains, while seven others will be short-terminated and short-originated due to yard remodeling work at Shalimar station in West Bengal. The remodeling work is necessary to ensure safe and improve train operations. The Shalimar station falls under the administrative control of South Eastern Railway‘s Kharagpur Division.

In a statement, the zonal railway said: “In connection with the yard remodeling work of Shalimar station in Kharagpur division of South Eastern Railway, the following coaching trains will be repercussed. A total of 32 trains will remain cancelled. A total of 7 trains will be short terminated/short originated.”

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Shalimar station yard remodeling: Full list of train cancellations

22853 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express, on 11.11.2025, 18.11.2025
22854 Visakhapatnam- Shalimar Express, on 12.11.2025, 19.11.2025
12882 Puri- Shalimar Express, on 10.11.2025, 12.11.2025, 17.11.2025, 19.11.2025.
12881 Shalimar-Puri Express, on 11.11.2025, 13.11.2025, 18.11.2025, 20.11.2025.
02841 Shalimar-MGR Chennai Central TOD Special, on 10.11.2025, 17.11.2025
02842 MGR Chennai Central- Shalimar TOD special, on 12.11.2025, 19.11.2025
20832 Sambalpur- Shalimar Express, on 11.11.2025
20831 Shalimar-Sambalpur Express, on 12.11.2025
22849 Shalimar-Secunderabad Express, on 12.11.2025, 19.11.2025
22850 Secunderabad- Shalimar Express, on 14.11.2025, 21.11.2025
22641 Thiruvananthapuram Central- Shalimar Express, on 13.11.2025, 15.11.2025.
22642 Shalimar-Thiruvananthapuram Central Express, on 16.11.2025, 18.11.2025.

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22804 Sambalpur- Shalimar Express, on 14.11.2025, 21.11.2025.
22803 Shalimar-Sambalpur Express, on 15.11.2025, 22.11.2025
12896 Puri- Shalimar Express, on 13.11.2025, 20.11.2025.
12895 Shalimar-Puri Express, on 14.11.2025, 21.11.2025
02839 Shalimar-Puri Special, on 16.11.2025, 23.11.2025
02840 Puri- Shalimar Special, on 17.11.2025, 24.11.2025
12888 Puri- Shalimar Express, on 16.11.2025, 23.11.2025
12887 Shalimar-Puri Express, on 17.11.2025, 24.11.2025
12659 Nagercoil-Shalimar Express, on 16.11.2025
12660 Shalimar – Nagercoil Express, on 19.11.2025
18047 Shalimar- Vasco-da-Gama Express, on 17.11.2025

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18048 Vasco-da-Gama – Shalimar Express, on 20.11.2025
22836 Puri- Shalimar Express, on 18.11.2025
22835 Shalimar- Puri Express, on 19.11.2025
12837 Howrah-Puri Express, on 18.11.2025 to 21.11.2025
12838 Puri-Howrah Express, on 19.11.2025 to 22.11.2025
18046 Charlapalli- Shalimar Express, on 19.11.2025, 20.11.2025
18045 Shalimar-Charlapalli Express, on 20.11.2025, 21.11.2025
18410 Puri-Shalimar Express, on 21.11.2025, 22.11.2025
18409 Shalimar-Puri Express, on 22.11.2025, 23.11.2025.

Yard remodeling work at Shalimar railway station: Short termination of trains

The following trains will be short terminated at Santragachi railway station as per the dates below:

22826 MGR Chennai Central- Shalimar Express on 29.10.25, 12.11.25. 19.11.25
18048 Vasco-da-Gama- Shalimar Express, on 31.10.25, 13.11.25, 16.11.25, 18.11.25
20832 Sambalpur- Shalimar Express on 18.11.25, 23.11.25
18410 Puri – Shalimar Express on 19.11.25, 20.11.25

Shalimar railway station yard remodeling work: Short origination of trains

The following trains will be short originated from Santragachi railway station as per the dates below:

12841 Howrah-MGR Chennai Central Express on 13.11.25 to 24.11.25.
20831 Shalimar – Sambalpur Express 19.11.25, 24.11.25
18409 Shalimar – Puri Express on 21.11.25

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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