Railway News: Railway Increases Tension Ahead of Festivals! Cancels 42 Major Trains, Check the Full List Here.

As the festive season approaches, many people in India are planning their journeys to visit family and friends. However, Indian Railways has thrown a curveball into these travel plans by canceling a total of 42 trains, including some prominent ones. These cancellations are set to take place from October 13th onwards and will continue until October 28th, affecting travel plans for nearly 16 days.

The reason behind these cancellations is the non-interlocking work between Budhni and Barkhera. This infrastructure work is essential for maintaining the safety and efficiency of the railway network, but it will undoubtedly cause inconvenience to passengers during this period.

Here is a list of some of the trains that have been canceled:

1. Train Number 19343 Indore-Sivni Panchvalley Express, from October 15, 2023, to October 27, 2023, along with Train Number 19344 Chhindwara-Indore Panchvalley Express, from October 16, 2023, to October 28, 2023.
2. Train Number 12153 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Rani Kamalapati Express on October 26, 2023, and Train Number 12154 Rani Kamalapati-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express on October 27, 2023.
3. Train Number 22187/22188 Rani Kamalapati-Adhartal-Rani Kamalapati Intercity Express from October 25, 2023, to October 27, 2023, in both directions.
4. Train Number 12061 Rani Kamalapati-Jabalpur Jan Shatabdi Express, from October 15, 2023, to October 27, 2023, and Train Number 12062 Jabalpur-Rani Kamalapati Jan Shatabdi Express, from October 16, 2023, to October 28, 2023.
5. Train Number 06603/06604 Bina-Katni Murwara-Bina Memu Special, from October 15, 2023, to October 27, 2023.
6. Train Number 02575 Hyderabad Decan Namapalli-Gorakhpur Junction Express on October 13, 2023, and October 20, 2023, along with Train Number 12576 Gorakhpur-Hyderabad Decan Namapalli Express on October 15, 2023, and October 22, 2023.
7. Train Number 14624 Firozpur Cantt-Sivni Patalakot Express, from October 14, 2023, to October 27, 2023, and Train Number 14623 Sivni-Firozpur Cantt Patalakot Express, from October 15, 2023, to October 28, 2023.
8. Train Number 05303 Gorakhpur-Mahabubnagar Express, from October 14, 2023, and October 21, 2023, along with Train Number 15304 Mahabubnagar-Gorakhpur Express, from October 16, 2023, and October 23, 2023.
9. Train Number 09715 Hisar-Tirupati Express, from October 14, 2023, and October 21, 2023, and Train Number 09716 Tirupati-Hisar Express, from October 17, 2023, and October 24, 2023.
10. Train Number 12720 Hyderabad Decan Namapalli-Jaipur Express, from October 16, 2023, to October 25, 2023, and Train Number 12719 Jaipur-Hyderabad Decan Namapalli Express, from October 18, 2023, to October 27, 2023.

These cancellations are undoubtedly a cause for concern for travelers who were looking forward to celebrating festivals with their loved ones. Indian Railways has advised passengers to check with the railway authorities for alternative travel arrangements and to plan their journeys accordingly.

While these cancellations may lead to inconveniences, it’s important to remember that they are necessary for maintaining the safety and efficiency of the railway network, ensuring a secure and comfortable journey for passengers in the long run.