New Delhi, July 15 : Northern Railways has announced the temporary cancellation, diversion, and short-termination of several trains due to heavy rain and water-logging along the tracks on various routes. In a press release issued on Friday, the railway authority informed about the impacted services.
The cancelled trains, originally scheduled to depart on Saturday, include Ambala-Amb Andaura-Ambala Special JCO, Firozpur-Jalandhar Cantt-Firozpur Special JCO, and Jalandhar Cantt-Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar Cantt Special JCO. Additionally, some trains scheduled to depart on July 16 and 17 will also be affected, with cancellations, diversions, or short-terminations.
Passengers planning to travel on Northern Railways routes are advised to check the official website for the latest information. The railway authority took these measures as a precautionary step in response to the flood-like situation caused by heavy rainfall.
Shobhan Chaudhuri, the General Manager of Northern Railways, explained that the heavy rain in the mountains led to flooding in the plains, resulting in submerged tracks. Consequently, train services had to be halted to ensure the safety of passengers and avoid potential hazards.