Fog wreaks havoc, more than 30 trains canceled in many cities including Delhi, travel affected
Impact of fog and pollution on rail services
Dense fog and pollution in Delhi and many areas of North India is now affecting rail travel as well. Indian Railways (IRCTC) has not only changed the timings of many trains due to fog, but has also decided to cancel more than 30 trains and divert 7. Apart from this, North Eastern Railway has also canceled many trains due to its maintenance works. This situation has brought a great inconvenience to the passengers.
Complete list of canceled trains
Railways has canceled trains running on many important routes. These include trains from Banaras, Gorakhpur, Chapra, Nautanwa, Patliputra and other major cities.
- 15105/15106: Chhapra to Nautanwa (in both directions).
- 15104/15103: Banaras to Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur to Banaras.
- 15130/15129: Varanasi City to Gorakhpur (in both directions).
- 05095/05096: Narkatiaganj to Gorakhpur Cantt and Gorakhpur Cantt to Narkatiaganj.
- 15079/15080: Patliputra to Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur to Patliputra.
Thus a total of 30 trains have been cancelled.
Status of diverted and rescheduled trains
Due to dense fog, Railways has also diverted some trains. Passengers are requested to confirm their train number and status before travelling.
Caution required while traveling
- Railways has appealed to the passengers to check the status of their train through IRCTC website or helpline before their journey.
- Contact the nearest railway station to find out the canceled trains and understand the refund process.
What does the Railways say?
Railway officials say that low visibility due to fog increases the danger in train operation. This decision has been taken keeping security in mind. Apart from this, some trains have been canceled due to maintenance work.
Tips for travelers
- Check the updated schedule before travelling.
- Plan alternative travel means.
- Keeping in view the cold and foggy weather, carry essential items with you during the journey.
conclusion
The operation of trains is being disrupted due to fog and pollution. However, this step has been taken to ensure the safety of passengers. In this situation of Railways, there is an appeal for patience and cooperation from the passengers.
