The train services in Delhi were really bad on Tuesday. This was because of the thick fog that covered Delhi and many other places, in north India. This caused a lot of delays for long distance trains and local trains. You could not see far because of the fog. This is a problem we face every winter. It made things tough for the trains to run on time in the morning. Thousands of people who take the train were affected by this. The fog made it hard for the trains to arrive and leave on time. Train services were disrupted because of this fog.
The people in charge of the railway said that you could not see far in the early morning hours. This meant that the train drivers had to go to make sure everything was safe. Because of this a lot of trains that were going to and from New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Anand Vihar terminals were late. These trains were late by one to four hours. Some of the trains that started in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar were delayed the most. The railway officials said that the trains had to slow down. The trains going to New Delhi Railway Station and other places, like Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin were affected.
Northern Railway officials said that they turned on safety rules because of the fog. They made sure the trains were driven carefully using special tools like GPS to help the drivers see and special signs that reflect light.
The people in charge of the Northern Railway want to keep the passengers safe. “The safety of the passengers is the important thing to us. When it is very foggy the trains have to go which means they will not always arrive on time ” a senior official, from the Northern Railway said.
People who were waiting at train stations said they had to wait for a really long time and the platforms were too crowded. This happened because some trains were late and they all got stuck. A lot of people including those who take the train every day and those who are travelling a way were wearing blankets and warm clothes while they waited to hear what was going on. The people, at the train information desks and the electronic signs were always changing the times when the trains were supposed to arrive and leave, which made people more worried. The railway enquiry counters and digital boards were showing these changes all the time. This was making the passengers of the trains the trains, really anxious.
The fog made the trains run late. This meant that the whole schedule of trains for the day was affected. The people in charge of the railway said that when trains are late in the morning it can make the rest of the days schedule go wrong especially when there is a lot of fog in the winter. Some trains had to be rescheduled and a few trains that only go a distance had to be cancelled for part of the way to stop too many trains from being on the tracks, at the same time.
The bad weather is happening when it is really cold in north India. The India Meteorological Department says it will be foggy for a more days especially at night and in the morning. There is not wind and the air is full of moisture so people, in the area are having trouble seeing things clearly. The India Meteorological Department is keeping an eye on the weather. They think this will keep happening.
When you are going to travel by train railway officials want you to check the train status first. You can do this by using the railway apps or by calling the railway helplines.
They also want you to leave some time for your next journey like when you need to catch another train or bus. This is really important, for people who travel for work or to see a doctor. Railway officials are giving this advice so that your journey is easy. You do not face any problems.
The Indian Railways had some delays. The good thing is that no one got hurt. This shows that the things they do to deal with fog really work. Indian Railways has spent a lot of time and money on things like devices to help with fog, better systems to control the trains and teaching the people who run the trains what to do. All of this helps keep people safe when it’s foggy, during the winter.
People who were waiting for their flights had opinions about the delays. Some passengers were really upset because they missed their flight and had to wait for a long time. Other passengers understood that the airline had to put safety
A passenger who was going to Lucknow said “The delay is a problem for me but safety is more important when it is foggy, like this.”
As visibility gradually improved later in the morning, rail movement began to stabilise, though residual delays continued. Authorities warned that similar disruptions may recur in the coming days if fog conditions persist. Passengers have been advised to remain patient, stay informed through official channels, and plan journeys carefully as winter weather continues to impact rail travel in and around
