Railways to discontinue Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Duranto Express from May 9 onwards

The Indian Railways on Thursday (May 6) announced to suspend services of at least 29 trains from May 9 until further orders. Among the 29 special trains who will be suspended include Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani express, Duranto. According to reports, the Railways decided to cancel the special trains due to low occupancy and surge in COVID-19 cases. 

Kalka Express, Amritsar Express, Dehradun Express, Chandigarh express, Kathgodam Express have also been suspended by the Railways from May 29. India is currently facing an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases. Earlier, Central Railways had extended the cancellation of 24 trains that were cancelled up to May 10. The cancellation has now been extended till June 30.