Widespread Fog Causes Train Delays in Delhi; Passengers Advised to Check Updates

In a weather update, dense fog conditions have been reported in various parts of North India, causing disruptions in train schedules. As of 0530 hours IST today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted Very Dense Fog in isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. Additionally, Dense Fog has been observed in isolated areas of West Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with Moderate Fog affecting isolated pockets of Jammu Division, Haryana, and East Madhya Pradesh.

The foggy weather has led to a series of delays in train arrivals, particularly in the Delhi area. The late arrivals have been attributed to reduced visibility and challenging travel conditions. As of the position dated January 3, 2024, several trains are running behind schedule, causing inconvenience for passengers.

Here is a list of trains along with their respective delays:

1. Train No. 22691 – Bangalore-Nizamuddin: Late by 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2. Train No. 22823 – Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani: Delayed by 5 hours.
3. Train No. 12309 – Rajendranagar-New Delhi Rajdhani: 1-hour delay.
4. Train No. 12269 – Chennai-New Delhi Duronto: Significant delay of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
5. Train No. 12801 – Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express: 4-hour delay.
6. Train No. 12427 – Rewa-Anand Vihar Express: Late by 2 hours.
7. Train No. 12417 – Prayagraj-New Delhi Express: Delayed by 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8. Train No. 12225 – Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Express: 4-hour delay.
9. Train No. 12919 – Ambedkarnagar-Katra Express: 3-hour delay.
10. Train No. 12615 – Chennai-New Delhi GT: 1-hour and 45-minute delay.
11. Train No. 12615 – Chennai-New Delhi GT: Another instance with a 1-hour and 45-minute delay.
12. Train No. 12723 – Hyderabad-New Delhi: Late by 2 hours.
13. Train No. 11841 – Khajurao-Kurukshetra: 4-hour delay.
14. Train No. 15707 – Katihar-Amritsar Express: 4-hour and 15-minute delay.
15. Train No. 12414 – Jammutawi-Ajmer: Delayed by 5 hours.
16. Train No. 15658 – Kamakhya-Delhi: 2-hour and 30-minute delay.
17. Train No. 14623 – Seoni-Ferozpur Patalkot Express: 6-hour delay.
18. Train No. 12413 – Ajmer-Katra Express: 6-hour delay.
19. Train No. 12716 – Amritsar-Nanded Express: Late by 6 hours and 30 minutes.
20. Train No. 12447 – Manikpur-Nizamuddin: 4-hour delay.
21. Train No. 12451 – Kanpur-New Delhi Shramshakti: 2-hour and 30-minute delay.
22. Train No. 12303 – Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express: 2-hour delay.
23. Train No. 12553 – Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express: 1-hour and 30-minute delay.
24. Train No. 12367 – Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Express: 2-hour delay.
25. Train No. 12393 – Rajendranagar-New Delhi: 1-hour and 30-minute delay.
26. Train No. 12559 – Banaras-New Delhi Express: 1-hour delay.

Passengers are strongly advised to check for real-time updates and plan their journeys accordingly. The delays are expected to persist until the foggy conditions improve. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, and additional measures are being taken to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers during this period of adverse weather.