Special trains in India are running significantly behind schedule, causing major inconvenience to passengers. Some trains are delayed by as much as 13 hours, forcing passengers to reach their destinations a day later than planned. This delay is impacting travel plans and causing frustration among passengers. Travelers have taken to Twitter...
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to express their grievances, highlighting issues like long waiting times at stations, lack of drinking water, and discomfort in crowded coaches. Specifically, the 03410 Khatipura Malda Town Special was delayed by 13 hours, the 01431 Pune Gorakhpur Special by 5 hours, and the 03636 Anand Vihar Gaya Special by 6 hours. Other notable delays include the 01144 Gorakhpur CSMT Special (13+ hours), 04037 New Delhi Shahrastha Special (7 hours), 04051 New Delhi Darbhanga Special (12 hours), 09043 Mumbai Barouni Special (5 hours), 09478 Patna New Delhi Special (4.75 hours), 03483 Bhagalpur New Delhi Special (3 hours), 02563 Barouni New Delhi Special (3 hours), and 02575 Hyderabad Gorakhpur Special (2 hours). Regular trains are also experiencing substantial delays, leading to discomfort and hygiene concerns among passengers. The article highlights the challenges faced by travelers during the summer months due to delays and inadequate facilities.