New Delhi,Dec 11 : With widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo leaving many travellers stranded, Indian Railways has announced a special Vande Bharat service between New Delhi and Udhampur. The special trains — numbered 02439 (New Delhi → Udhampur) and 02440 (Udhampur → New Delhi) — will operate three trips each way between December 12 and December 14. Train 02439 is scheduled to depart New Delhi at 6:00 a.m. and reach Udhampur at 2:00 p.m., while 02440 leaves Udhampur at 3:00 p.m. and arrives in Delhi at 11:00 p.m.
This 20-coach Vande Bharat special will stop at major stations including Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Pathankot Cantt and Jammu Tawi. The move aims to provide a safe and reliable alternative for air-travel-disrupted passengers, ensuring that travel plans are not derailed due to the ongoing IndiGo meltdown. Officials have urged affected travellers to check official train details via the Railways website or the NTES app before travelling.
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