Delhi-Patna trains run behind schedule due to dense fog

Patna: A fresh spell of thick fog blanketing northern India led to widespread disruptions in train services, with several Patna-bound trains from Delhi running hours behind schedule on Sunday. Dense fog reduced visibility across the north central railway (NCR) region on the Delhi–Patna route, causing major inconvenience to passengers.According to Danapur railway sources, the Tejas Rajdhani Express reached Patna around five hours late due to persistent fog, triggering a ripple effect on other services. The Sampoorna Kranti Express was delayed by nearly eight hours.Similarly, the Shramjeevi Express arrived over five hours late, while the Magadh Express was held up by more than seven hours. The fog also disrupted services of the Jansadharan Express and the Vikramshila Express, both delayed by several hours.The Danapur control room reported that the fog was particularly dense along the Delhi–Prayagraj–DDU–Patna mainline, forcing trains to operate under strict safety protocols through the night. Long-distance trains arriving from Mumbai and southern states also ran late due to the poor visibility engulfing the NCR region.“Fog-related delays are common in winter, but this year the conditions are severe. Railways is closely monitoring the situation and advising operators to reduce speeds to ensure passenger safety,” an NCR railway official said. The meteorological department has forecast that dense fog is likely to persist for the next few days in northern and central India.