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4w ago

Indian Railways Mobilizes Special Trains Following Pahalgam Attack and Airport Closures

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directs emergency train operations to evacuate stranded passengers and enhance security at key stations.

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Overview

  • Indian Railways is running multiple special trains from Jammu and Udhampur to Delhi to assist passengers affected by airport closures in Jammu and Chandigarh.
  • Train 04612, with 12 reserved and 12 unreserved coaches, departed Jammu at 10:45 am, followed by a 20-coach Vande Bharat service from Udhampur at 12:45 pm.
  • A 22-coach fully reserved LHB train departed Jammu at 7 pm, with an additional unreserved service planned for Guwahati at 11:55 pm.
  • A Vande Bharat special train was operated at the request of the BCCI to transport IPL players and officials amidst the ongoing logistical challenges.
  • Enhanced security measures, including inspections by GRP, RPF, and local police, were conducted at stations such as Nellore in response to the Pahalgam attack.