9539/Σ Jammu-Delhi-Bombay-Goa-Mangalore-Ernakulam-Kochivelli ΣChain

The Indian Railways has announced changes to several train services due to maintenance work. Some trains will be canceled, while others will be diverted, resulting in changes to their routes and stops. The affected trains include those running between Madgaon-Ernakulam, Kochuveli-Chandigarh, Kochuveli-Amritsar, Ernakulam-Hazrat Nizamuddin, Thiruvananthapuram Central-New Delhi, Kochuveli-Yog Nagari Rishikesh, Kanyakumari-Shri...
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Vaishno Devi Katra, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Dr MGR Chennai Central, Chandigarh-Madurai, Dr MGR Chennai Central-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Tirunelveli-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Tirunelveli, Dr MGR Chennai Central-New Delhi, and Coimbatore-Hazrat Nizamuddin. Passengers are advised to check the updated schedules before travelling.

Two consecutive days saw disruptions in train services at Ambala Cantt. Railway Station due to engine failures. On Friday, the 11078 Jhelum Express, bound for Pune from Jammu Tawi, encountered a jammed axle on its engine, halting its departure. Despite efforts by the technical team, the issue was not immediately resolved,...
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and the train was eventually departed after two hours with a replacement engine. The previous day, the 12550 Jammu Tawi-Durg Superfast Express also faced a similar engine failure, leading to a delay of one and a half hours before departing with a replacement engine. Passengers on both trains faced inconvenience and lack of support from the railways, with only announcements being made about the engine issues and no provision for refreshments or assistance.

On Friday morning, the Jhelum Express (Train No. 11078) arrived at Ambala Cantt railway station from Jammu Tawi, bound for Pune. After a brief stop, the train was unable to depart due to a jammed axle in the engine, rendering the engine immobile. Despite efforts by the crew and the technical...
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team, the issue persisted for approximately two hours. Eventually, a second engine was attached, allowing the train to continue its journey.