bangalore rajdhani train 8 hour late

Bhaskar Rao, a BJP leader and former IPS officer expressed his concerns over the long delay of the Rajdhani Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Bengaluru. The train was scheduled to depart at 9 PM on Saturday but left at 5.30 AM the next day.

Rao took to X (formerly Twitter) and addressed the issue

He talked about how passengers, especially vulnerable ones like seniors, pregnant women, and children, were left stranded on the platform overnight. He expressed his frustration over the improper communication by the Railways and the inconvenience caused to passengers.

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Rao asked why passengers are always subjected to such delays with no proper communication or comfort. The ex-cop emphasized the lack of responsibility by the Railway Authorities. He said,

“Why do you punish us mercilessly when we trust you so much?”

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The former IPS officer also proposed certain practices that should be adopted by Indian Railways

According to the former IPS officer, the delay was caused by an incoming train running late. The sad part that got him worked out was that there was no effort from railway officials to provide updates or make alternate arrangements.

He also pointed out that in some countries, if a train is delayed for more than three hours, the passengers are offered a refund or free travel. He also urged the Indian Railways to adopt such practices.

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In the post, the officer condemned the railway officials for constantly blaming external factors instead of addressing the root causes and improving operations. The officer remarked,

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“When will you officers stop blaming and improve affairs?”

Here is the post

Indian Railways responded to Rao’s post on X

Railway Seva replied to the post, by saying,

We will require your journey details (PNR / UTS no.) & mobile no. preferably via DM. You may also raise your concern directly on http://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal.

To this the BJP leader replied,

The Railways further replied,

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The post went viral quickly and netizens flooded the comment section sharing their own experiences

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Bhaskar Rao joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last year

Ex-IPS officer and former Bengaluru police commissioner, Bhaskar Rao joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last year before the Karnataka assembly elections in May. He joined the BJP after quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said previously,

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“I joined BJP after seeing works of the PM. There’s lack of transparency in the party (AAP). It is run like a multinational corporation. Donations are collected in name of fighting corruption”

He added,

“I think I can contribute more to BJP. It has huge pan-India presence. PM Modi’s vision inspired me to join the party”

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With the increasing demand for superfast trains and the rise in passenger counts, the Railways sure need to work on their customer service and overall management.

Have you faced any such problems during your journey? Let us know in the comments.

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Ananya Bose
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