Railways Implement Unique Trains from Border Regions in Response to Border Disputes, According to Railway Authority
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India's Railway authorities are pulling out all the stops to ensure the safe transportation of civilians in border regions amid escalating regional tensions. Dilip Kumar, the Executive Director of the Information and Publicity Department, Railway Board, confirmed that special train services are underway, in partnership with local administration.
"We're operating trains in border regions alongside the local administration," Kumar declared. "Earlier today, six trains were dispatched from Jammu, Udhampur, and Ferozepur. Tomorrow, another six trains are slated, including Amritsar to Chhapra, Chandigarh to Lucknow, Ferozepur to Patna, Udhampur to New Delhi, and Jammu to New Delhi," he added.
"Our goal is to operate as many trains as feasible during the day, and we're also operating night services. We're collaborating closely with local administrations on all operations," Kumar stated further.
This move is part of a series of preventative measures following recent cross-border flare-ups along India's western front.
According to recent insights, Indian Railways has taken several steps to ensure passenger safety and convenience in border areas, such as:
- Adjusting Services: Night-time train operations in border areas like Amritsar, Bathinda, Firozpur, and Jammu have been suspended. These trains are now operating during daylight hours[2].
- Special Trains: Indian Railways has launched special trains to aid tourists and travelers, including a fully reserved LHB special train and a premium Vande Bharat special train[3][4].
- Emergency Response: Indian Railways has reinforced crisis response efforts by deploying special train services to guarantee safe passenger movement, particularly in areas hit by air travel disruptions. This involves operating special trains to ensure connectivity[4].
- Security Measures: In addition to halting night operations and deploying special trains, these security measures aim to mitigate the risk of drone activity and artillery shelling[2].
- Affected Services: Over 15 trains are expected to be rescheduled due to these measures, with some short-distance trains being cancelled until further notice. Daytime train services remain uninterrupted to preserve connectivity[2].
In essence, these measures are designed to prioritize passenger safety while maintaining essential connectivity in affected border regions.
- The special train services started by Indian Railways, in collaboration with the local administration, extend to Ferozepur, alongside the Jammu and Udhampur locations.
- As per Dilip Kumar, the Executive Director of the Information and Publicity Department, Railway Board, additional six trains are scheduled to commence operations tomorrow, including routes from Amritsar to Chhapra, Chandigarh to Lucknow, Ferozepur to Patna, Udhampur to New Delhi, and Jammu to New Delhi.
- The suspension of night-time train operations in border areas like Amritsar, Bathinda, Firozpur, and Jammu is one of the numerous safety measures implemented by Indian Railways, aiming to combat potential security threats associated with war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news.
- In the face of escalating tensions along India's western front and cross-border flare-ups, Indian Railways has made adjustments in their services to prioritize the safety and convenience of passengers in border areas.
