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This article talks about the delays in train and flight services in Agra due to fog.
Agra is facing major delays in train and flight services because of heavy fog. On Thursday morning, the Utkal Express, which was supposed to arrive at Agra Cantt by 9 AM, finally reached at 5:41 PM. Passengers had to wait for a long time for their trains.
Many trains are running late, with over 27 trains delayed by more than an hour. The railway helpline received around 1925 complaints, mostly about trains being late. Passengers are understandably frustrated with the situation.
On Thursday, several trains faced significant delays. For example, Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express was three hours late, while Bhopal Vande Bharat and Karnataka Express were two hours late each. Other trains like Amritsar Express and Kota Express were delayed by three and five hours respectively.
A railway official mentioned that to prevent accidents, they have changed the train schedules. This adjustment has resulted in a 40% drop in train punctuality, making it even harder for passengers to rely on the schedule.
In flight news, the Agra-Hyderabad flight took off 16 minutes late from Kheria Airport, although it arrived on time. The Bengaluru flight also faced a delay of seven minutes. Passengers should keep these delays in mind when planning their travels.
Summary:
- Heavy fog is causing delays in train and flight services in Agra.
- Utkal Express arrived almost nine hours late.
- Over 27 trains were delayed by more than an hour.
- Railway officials changed schedules to avoid accidents.
- Flights from Agra are also facing minor delays.