Two express trains passing through Budhwal railway station in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh were abruptly halted on November 29th, 2023. The loco pilots and guards, citing completion of their 12-hour duty, disembarked and left the trains unattended. This caused significant inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The first train, the...
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Barauni-Lucknow Express, stopped around 4 PM and remained stalled for about two hours before another crew arrived from Lucknow. The second train, the Saharsa Express, bound for Delhi, was stopped for approximately four hours, leading to significant passenger unrest. Passengers alleged that the station superintendent refused to take calls during the incident and only took action after passengers protested. A similar incident occurred last year in Bihar, where an assistant driver allegedly stopped a train to consume alcohol, resulting in a one-hour delay and the arrest of the driver. This recent incident highlights a concerning disregard for passenger safety and convenience.