Railways cancels 28 special trains as Punjab farmers begin 3-day ‘rail roko’ agitation

Farmer bodies in Punjab today began their 3-day ‘rail roko’ agitation to lodge their protest against the three farm bills passed by the Union Cabinet. Due to the stir, the Ferozepur Railway division has suspended the operation of special trains.

14 pairs of special trains will remain suspended from September 24 till 26, said Railway authorities, adding that the decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers and protection of railway property from any damage.

These trains stand cancelled

Among the trains which will remain suspended are Golden Temple Mail (Amritsar-Mumbai Central), Jan Shatabdi Express (Haridwar-Amritsar), New Delhi-Jammu Tawi, Karambhoomi (Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri), Sachkhand Express (Nanded-Amritsar) and Shaheed Express (Amritsar-Jaynagar), officials said.

At present, routine passenger train service remains suspended in view of the…

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