Farmers’ rail roko interrupts 100 trains in the Ambala division

Due to the farmers’ rail roko protest near the Shambhu border on the Ambala-Sahnewal stretch today, over 100 trains, including 20 freight trains, were disrupted under the Ambala division and had to be rescheduled, canceled, or diverted.

Over 100 trains, including approximately 80 passenger trains, have reportedly been impacted. Additionally, 50 mail express trains have been diverted, 19 have been canceled, and roughly 11 have short terminated or short originated. A few trains had modifications and were rescheduled.

According to a railway official, all railway employees were occupied with finding out the most recent train positions and managing the throng. Railway operations were under growing strain, and they would suffer greatly if the track was not removed as quickly as possible. While more than 100 trains were impacted today, if the same circumstances persisted tomorrow, 150–200 trains would be impacted. Other trains were also being impacted by the diverted trains. The trains heading into Bihar were crowded at the moment.

Hemkund (20807), Swaran Shatabdi (12030), Jammu Mail (14033), Shan-e-Punjab (12498), Delhi-Amritsar Vande Bharat (22487), New Delhi-Katra Shri Shakti Express (22461), and Kolkata-Jammu Tavi (13151) were among the approximately fifty trains that were diverted.

At least 19 trains were canceled, including the Bathinda-Ambala Cantonment special, the Ambala Cantonment Jalandhar City, the Patiala-Ambala Cantonment passenger, and the Ludhiana Ambala Cantonment MEMU.

A traveler named Gaurav stated: “My train is not being updated, but I need to get to Gorakhpur.” We’ve been informed that the agitation of the farmers is the reason for the trains’ cancellation and delay.

Meanwhile, Naveen Kumar, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, stated: “Until the track is cleared, the number of affected trains will continue to increase.” Regular announcements are being made at train stations, and there are now more inquiry desks for the convenience of the passengers.

“Efforts are being made to minimize passenger inconvenience and keep the mail express and long-route trains running through diverted routes,” said Mandeep Singh Bhatia, Divisional Railway Manager (Ambala division). After discussions between the civil administration and the farmers, we anticipate that the track will soon be removed and train travel will resume.