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Punjab, Haryana and the northwest are the first to bear the brunt of the “Rail Roko” called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday.

More than 70 trains were interrupted in 130 locations in Punjab and Haryana alone. SKM had called for the interruption of rail traffic from 10 am to 4 pm, and requested the immediate arrest and dismissal of Ajay Mishra, the junior Union home minister, from the cabinet in response to the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri. According to sources from the Ministry of Railways, services in nearly 184 locations in the three states and Rajasthan have been affected, and the operation of nearly 210 trains in seven regions, including northeastern and western India, has been hindered. The biggest impact occurred in the northern region, which was the center of the six-hour protest.

According to sources, as many as 42 trains, including many short-distance trains, had to be cancelled, and 30 of them had to be cancelled only in areas below the Northern Railway. Out of the total 50 trains that were partially cancelled across the seven zones, 31 were from northern Railways.

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Farmers in Devidaspura near Amritsar obstructed the Amritsar-Delhi railway track. In Tarn Taran, farmers led by United Kisan Morcha conveners Mukhtar Singh Malla and Amritpal Singh Joda sat on the rails. In many places, including Ferozepur, protesters began to gather near railway tracks as early as 5 am. The protesting farmers carefully arranged “langar” for passengers at the railway station. In Rohtak, Haryana, protesters on the Rohtak junction, Lakhan Majra, Lahali, Makdoli and Rohad railway tracks waved BKU flags and held high slogans against the government. Officials said that four trains including Chandigarh-Shatabdi in New Delhi were completely cancelled, while 14 mail and express trains in Ambala were suspended.

In several areas in the UP and Terai districts of western Uttarakhand, farmers squatted on railroad tracks, delayed trains for several hours and stranded passengers at stations.

News Source : The Times Of India

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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