India will be decorated like a bride tomorrow (October 24) as the country witnesses Diwali after a two-year halt. However, for those who have a train to catch today, there is a news for them. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on 23 October canceled over 80 trains due to various reasons including bad weather conditions, law and order situation, maintenance and operational works, which are to be laid on the tracks today. 83 trains have been completely canceled while 23 trains are partially canceled today. In addition, many trains have also been diverted and rescheduled as a result of operational works, to be laid on tracks, and natural calamities.
Additionally, there are high chances of cancellation of trains on Diwali also, i.e. on 24th October. Therefore, passengers are requested to check the status of their trains before setting out for their respective journey. The cancellation and other changes in train schedules will affect passengers traveling from several cities including Nagpur, Phaltan, Pune, Rampur, Bhatinda, Ratnagiri, Ahmedabad, Sealdah, Howrah and many more.
here is Complete list IRCTC canceled trains as on 23 October:
Passengers who have booked tickets through IRCTC website will automatically get canceled and refund will be initiated in the user’s accounts. Meanwhile, those who have booked counters will have to visit the reservation counter to claim refund. Indian Railways cancels train services every day for various reasons, including work on trains, natural disasters and even derailments.
Indian Railways cancels train services every day for various reasons, including work on trains, natural disasters and even derailments. Therefore, passengers should double-check before leaving for the journey.
Also, to prevent overcrowding and to manage the rush of passengers, Indian Railways has reduced ticket prices at major stations in Mumbai from 22-31 October.