Due to ongoing farmer protests at Shambu station in Ambala division, Haryana, trains on the Punjab and Haryana route are facing significant delays. This is particularly impacting trains traveling to Jammu, including the 15097 Amarnath Express from Bhagalpur to Jammu Tawi, which was delayed by 40 hours. Passengers, including those traveling...
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to visit Vaishno Devi, are facing severe inconvenience with delays lasting up to two days. Some passengers are forced to postpone their journeys, while others are stranded at Gorakhpur station awaiting the delayed train. The situation is compounded by the rerouting of trains due to the protests, causing further delays and affecting the availability of train rakes. The delay of the 15097 Amarnath Express is attributed to the late arrival of its train rake. Additionally, the AC on the 19489 Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express malfunctioned, causing discomfort for passengers, particularly children, elderly, and those with health conditions.