To accommodate the increased passenger traffic during the Navratri festival at the Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, the Indian Railways is making special arrangements. Some trains will have their routes temporarily extended to Dongargarh and Raipur. Additionally, several long-distance express trains will make temporary stops at Dongargarh from October 3rd to...
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12th, 2024. These include trains like the Raipur-Secunderabad Express, Bilaspur-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express, Bilaspur-Bikaner Express, Bilaspur-Chennai Express, and Bilaspur-Pune Express. The railways will also provide extra facilities at Dongargarh, such as a passenger assistance center, additional ticket counters, extra restrooms, an announcement system, and additional railway personnel to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for the devotees.

The Hyderabad-New Delhi Telangana Express (Train No. 12723) has been consistently running late by 10-12 hours or more for the past couple of months, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. This daily train, popular for its affordability, is booked days in advance and is typically scheduled to depart Secunderabad at 6:25 a.m.,...
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taking approximately 25 hours to reach New Delhi. However, due to delays caused by winter fog in North India and the cascading effect on pairing trains, the Telangana Express has been departing several hours late, often reaching New Delhi during the night or early morning hours. This has resulted in passengers arriving a day late for important events and appointments. In contrast, other trains like the Dakshin Express (12721) and Rajdhani Express (22691) have experienced minimal delays. Railway officials attribute the delays to fog and the need to maintain daily service due to high demand, but acknowledge the inconvenience it causes. Some officials suggest running a special rake to restore scheduled timings for the Telangana Express.