Diwali Special Trains Running Late By Up To 13 Hours, Passengers Frustrated

Crowds of passengers heading home for Diwali and Chhath Puja are increasing at railway stations. To facilitate passengers during this festive rush, special trains are being operated. More than 350 trips of special trains will be made from Delhi for Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Passengers have to pay higher fares for these trains, but their problems are increasing due to significant delays. They are reaching their destinations many hours late. Due to their late arrival, their departure for the return journey is also delayed.

The Railway Minister had instructed officials to take necessary steps to run the festive special trains on time. Despite this, most trains are running late. Officials say that trains are being delayed due to safety-related work and other reasons at several locations. Necessary steps are being taken to reduce the inconvenience to passengers.

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These trains are running late:

Mansi - New Delhi Special (04453): Eight and a half hours

Darbhanga - New Delhi Special (04449): 13 hours

Darbhanga - New Delhi Humsafar Special (02569): Eight hours

Barauni - New Delhi Humsafar Special (02563): Two hours

Howrah - New Delhi Special (04451): Two hours

Jaynagar - Amritsar Humsafar Special (04651): Four and a half hours

Gorakhpur - Jodhpur Puja Special (04830): Four and a half hours

Rajendra Nagar - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Special (04093): 12 hours

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