The Chhattisgarh High Court ordered the DRM of South East Central Railway to submit an affidavit explaining the continued operation of special trains in the Bilaspur zone despite a February 2024 Railway Board order mandating regular operation for all passenger, local, and MEMU trains. The petition, filed by advocate Sudeep...
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Shrivastava, alleged that these special trains are being arbitrarily canceled, resulting in higher fares, unreliable schedules, and inconvenience for passengers. The court was informed by the Deputy Solicitor General that the Board's order was applicable to the Bilaspur zone, but Shrivastava presented an affidavit confirming that passenger, local, and MEMU trains with zero-prefixed numbers, signifying special trains, are still operating in the zone. The court is concerned about the continued operation of special trains as it allows for arbitrary schedule changes and cancellation, further disrupting passenger travel. The DRM has been given a week to respond to the High Court's notice.