1,597 passengers had their tickets automatically cancelled after the prestigious 12001 Shatabdi Express train from Rani Kamlapati Railway Station to New Delhi was called off. The railway refunded ₹18.17 lakh to affected travelers. About 45% of passengers were from Bhopal to Delhi, while 30% were regular commuters from Jhansi and Agra. The train's cancellation disrupted meetings, interviews, and family events for many. To ease Diwali travel, West Central Railway added coaches to some trains and scheduled extra services. The 02122 Rewa-Rani Kamlapati Superfast Special will run, departing Rewa at 12 PM and arriving at 9 PM. Additional second-class chair car coaches will be added to Janshatabdi and Intercity trains from 23-, providing 216 extra seats daily. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 04:33 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1,597 passengers had their tickets automatically cancelled after the prestigious 12001 Shatabdi Express train from Rani Kamlapati Railway Station to New Delhi was called off
- The railway refunded ₹18.17 lakh to affected travelers
- About 45% of passengers were from Bhopal to Delhi, while 30% were regular commuters from Jhansi and Agra