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This article talks about train delays in Prayagraj due to heavy fog on New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, many people were excited to head home or go on holiday, but thick fog caused major disruptions. At Prayagraj Junction on December 31, 2025, train services faced serious delays due to the ongoing fog that had been affecting them for the past 19 days.
Trains on the Delhi-Prayagraj route were running late by 6 to 10 hours, ruining travel plans for passengers. Those who needed to travel further from Prayagraj found their plans completely derailed. The platforms were crowded with shivering passengers since morning, all waiting in the cold and fog.
Some travelers were hopeful of reaching home on time, while others were exhausted from long journeys. Unfortunately, no train arrived on schedule. Even the so-called VIP trains like Rajdhani, Humsafar, Vande Bharat, and Shivganga struggled to operate normally due to the fog.
For example, the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, which left on Tuesday, reached at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, a full day late. Other trains like Prayagraj Express and Humsafar Express also arrived much later than their scheduled times. Passengers were left asking repeatedly, “When will we arrive?”
This problem was not just in Prayagraj; trains from Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur to Patna were also affected. The railway authorities advised travelers to check train statuses on the NTES app or website and warned that fog might continue to disrupt services. This year’s last day turned out to be quite challenging for many due to the heavy fog.
Summary:
- Heavy fog caused significant train delays in Prayagraj on New Year’s Eve.
- Trains on the Delhi-Prayagraj route were delayed by 6 to 10 hours.
- Many passengers’ travel plans were disrupted due to these delays.
- Even premium trains like Rajdhani and Vande Bharat were affected.
- Travelers are advised to check train statuses online for updates.