The Bilaspur High Court expressed strong concern over the frequent cancellation of passenger trains in the South East Central Railway zone. The court questioned why passenger trains are being canceled while freight trains continue to operate, highlighting the inconvenience caused to passengers. A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by Kamal...
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Kumar Dubey, emphasizing the sudden cancellations and the hardship faced by passengers who have booked tickets and are forced to cancel their journeys. The court has ordered the central government and the Railway Board to provide information about the cancellations and has scheduled the next hearing for March 21st. The court also raised concerns about the suspension and rerouting of trains mid-journey, causing further inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The court observed that while track work is ongoing, freight trains continue to operate, questioning the rationale behind canceling passenger trains. The court demanded a detailed explanation from the railway authorities.