Fog Disrupts Train Services in Delhi: Multiple Long-Distance Trains Delayed

Fog Disrupts Train Services in Delhi: Multiple Long-Distance Trains Delayed

VoM News Desk | January 25, 2024 | 01:24 PM IST | Breaking News, Climate & Environment, Delhi, India | Follow on Google News

Fog Disrupts Train Services in Delhi: Multiple Long-Distance Trains Delayed

Fog Disrupts Train Services in Delhi: Multiple Long-Distance Trains Delayed

Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue to disrupt train services to and from Delhi, causing delays of up to eight hours or more for around 24 long-distance trains, as reported by Northern Railways. The challenging visibility conditions affected trains such as Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express (12397), Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express (12801), Katihar-Amritsar Express (15707), and others. The severe fog led to low visibility in various areas of the city, including Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Road, Anand Vihar, and India Gate.

Key Points:

• Delayed Trains:
• Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express (12397) was running eight hours late.
• Several trains, including Katihar-Amritsar Express, Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, and Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Duronto, experienced delays of over 5 hours.
• Other affected trains include Manikpur-Nizamuddin Exp (12447), Kamakhya -Delhi Jn Brahmputra Mail (15658), Amritsar-Mumbai (12904), and more.
• Weather Conditions:
• Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius, with dense fog causing low visibility.
• Various areas reported temperatures, such as Ayanagar (5.1°C), Ridge (5.2°C), and Palam (5.9°C).
• Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius, and the visibility at Safdarjung was 50 meters at 5:30 am.
• Weather Forecast:
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts dense fog in the city on Republic Day, with the minimum temperature remaining at 7 degrees Celsius.
• Cold Wave Conditions:
• Cold day to severe cold day conditions prevailed in many parts of Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
• Some areas in West UP, Haryana, Chandigarh, and northwest Rajasthan experienced cold day conditions.
• Isolated pockets of Delhi and southwest Madhya Pradesh observed cold day conditions.

As the dense fog continues to affect transportation, travelers are advised to stay updated on the status of train services and take necessary precautions.

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