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Railways cancel over 450 trains, reschedule and divert around 100 trains, check full list here

Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

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Railways have cancelled 468 trains today. According to the official notification, the timings for 27 trains have changed and the department has also diverted the routes of 72 trains.

The reasons for the cancellation of the trains can range from maintenance work on the tracks, platforms, stations, and overbridges. Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

As per the railway’s cancellation and refund rules, tickets purchased on the IRCTC website will automatically be cancelled, and a refund will be credited to the user’s original payment account. Passengers who purchased their tickets at the ticket counter, on the other hand, would need to visit the reservation counter to process the refund.

Passengers can go through the official website of the Indian Railways to check the list of cancelled trains to avoid any inconvenience.

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Cancelled Trains as of February 23

Rescheduled Trains as of February 23

27 trains rescheduled [ Start Date: 23-Feb ]
Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeResch. DateDelay
02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:3502:20
03274 PNBE-JAJ MEMU PASS SPL
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – JHAJHA (JAJ)
PSPC23-Feb 09:5523-Feb 11:3001:35
04353 BLM-STP EXP SPL
 BALAMU JN (BLM) – SITAPUR (STP)
PSPC23-Feb 07:4523-Feb 08:1000:25
04782 RE-BTI SPL
 REWARI JN. (RE) – BHATINDA (BTI)
PSPC23-Feb 09:1523-Feb 09:3500:20
04998 FZR-LDH MEXP
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – LUDHIANA JN (LDH)
PSPC23-Feb 13:5023-Feb 15:0001:10
06874 TJ-MV EXP SPL
 THANJAVUR JN. (TJ) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
PSPC23-Feb 10:0523-Feb 11:4001:35
11109 VGLB – LJN INTERCITY
 VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI RAILWAY STATION (VGLB) – LUCKNOW (LJN)
MEX23-Feb 06:1023-Feb 12:1506:05
11127 BSL KTE EXP
 BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) – KATNI (KTE)
MEX23-Feb 11:1523-Feb 15:1504:00
12222 HWH-PUNE DURANTO EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – PUNE JN (PUNE)
DRNT23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 17:0011:15
12238 JAT-BSB EXP
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – VARANASI (BSB)
MEX23-Feb 14:0023-Feb 15:3001:30
12419 GOMTI EXP
 LUCKNOW (LKO) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 08:4503:00
12420 GOMTI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – LUCKNOW (LKO)
SUF23-Feb 12:2023-Feb 13:2001:00
12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 09:3503:00
12568 PNBE-SHC RAJYA RANI EXP
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – SAHARSA JN (SHC)
SUF23-Feb 12:3023-Feb 13:0000:30
12621 MAS-NDLS TAMILNADU SF EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 22:0023-Feb 23:5001:50
12724 NDLS-HYB
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – HYDERABAD (HYB)
SUF23-Feb 16:0023-Feb 17:3001:30
12755 COA-BVC EXP
 KAKINADA PORT (COA) – BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS (BVC)
SUF23-Feb 05:3023-Feb 14:0008:30
12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF23-Feb 09:2523-Feb 12:3003:05
12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:4502:30
14332 KLK DLI EXP SPL
 KALKA (KLK) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX23-Feb 07:4023-Feb 11:4004:00
15705 CHAMPARAN HUMSAFAR EXP
 KATIHAR JN (KIR) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
SUF23-Feb 07:5023-Feb 15:0007:10
17409 ADB-NED EXP
 ADILABAD (ADB) – NANDED (NED)
MEX23-Feb 08:0023-Feb 09:1501:15
18006 JDB-HWH SAMBALESWARI EXP
 JAGDALPUR (JDB) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX23-Feb 05:0023-Feb 10:0005:00
18478 YNRK-PURI EXPRESS
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – PURI (PURI)
MEX23-Feb 05:3523-Feb 07:3001:55
22453 RAJYA RANI EX
 LUCKNOW (LJN) – MEERUT CITY (MTC)
SUF23-Feb 14:2523-Feb 18:2504:00
22631 MDU-BKN EXPRESS
 MADURAI JN (MDU) – BIKANER JN (BKN)
SUF23-Feb 11:5523-Feb 14:5503:00
22861 HWH-TIG-KBJ ISPAT EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – KANTABANJI (KBJ)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 11:3505:00

Diverted Trains as of February 23

72 Diverted Trains [ Train Start Date: 23-Feb ]
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Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeDivert From
Divert To
 00762 NZM-RU
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – RENIGUNTA JN (RU)
PEXP10:00MAJRI JN [MJRI]
DRONACHELLAM JN [DHNE]
 02563 BJU-NDLS CLONE SPL
 BARAUNI JN (BJU) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD07:40BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02564 NDLS-BJU CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
TOD17:55GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 02569 DBG-NDLS CLONE SPL
 DARBHANGA JN (DBG) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD06:30BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD12:15GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 04121 SFG-SC SUF WEEKLY SPL
 SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
TOD15:50SEVAGRAM [SEGM]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 04444 NDLS-GZB MEX SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – GHAZIABAD (GZB)
PSPC09:55NEW DELHI [NDLS]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 04713 BKN-BDTS WINTER SPL EXP
 BIKANER JN (BKN) – BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS)
TOD15:00LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 09506 UJN INDB PASS SPECIAL
 UJJAIN JN (UJN) – INDORE JN (INDB)
PSPC08:10UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 09507 INDB UJN PAS SPECIAL
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UJJAIN JN (UJN)
PSPC18:00INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 11059 LTT-CPR CHHAPRA EXPRESS
 LOKMANYATILAK (LTT) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:55JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 11060 CPR LTT EXPRESS
 CHHAPRA (CPR) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
MEX05:45MAU JN [MAU]
JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
 11125 RTM GWALIOR EXP
 RATLAM JN (RTM) – GWALIOR JN. (GWL)
MEX17:25RATLAM JN [RTM]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12415 IND NZM EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF17:20INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12465 RANTHAMBOR EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
SUF06:00INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12466 RANTHAMBORE EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – INDORE JN (INDB)
SUF05:00NAGDA JN [NAD]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF06:35BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 12562 SWANTRATA SENANI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – JAYNAGAR (JYG)
SUF21:15AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 12650 NZM-YPR SAMPARKRANTI EXP
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
SUF08:20ITARSI JN [ET]
GUNTAKAL JN [GTL]
 12655 ADI-MAS NAVAJEEVAN EXPRES
 AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) – PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS)
SUF21:35AKOLA JN. [AK]
PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
 12656 MAS-ADI NAVAJEEVAN EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – AHMEDABAD JN (ADI)
SUF10:10PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
AKOLA JN. [AK]
 12661 MS-SCT POTHIGAI SF EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – SENGOTTAI (SCT)
SUF20:40TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 12662 SCT-MS SF EXP
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
SUF18:20VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF09:25SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
MAJRI JN [MJRI]
 12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF12:15MAJRI JN [MJRI]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 12919 MALWA EXPRESS
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK)
SUF11:50DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12920 MALWA EXPRESS
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN)
SUF08:40UJJAIN JN [UJN]
DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
 12962 AVANTIKA EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – MUMBAI CENTRAL (MMCT)
SUF17:35INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 13005 HWH-ASR MAIL
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – AMRITSAR JN (ASR)
SUF19:15JANGHAI JN [JNH]
RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
 13006 ASR-HWH MAIL
 AMRITSAR JN (ASR) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
SUF18:25RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
JANGHAI JN [JNH]
 13009 HWH YNRK DOON EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK)
MEX20:25VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13010 YNRK HWH DOON EXP
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX20:55LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13151 KOAA-JAT EXP
 KOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:45ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13238 KOTA – PNBE EXPRESS
 KOTA JN (KOTA) – PATNA JN (PNBE)
MEX18:10LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 13307 GANGASUTLEJ EXP
 DHANBAD JN (DHN) – FIROZPUR CANT (FZR)
MEX21:50VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13308 GANGASUTLEJ EXPRESS
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – DHANBAD JN (DHN)
MEX16:15LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13484 DLI-MLDT FARAKKA EXP
 DELHI JN. (DLI) – MALDA TOWN (MLDT)
MEX21:40LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 14008 SADHBHAWNA EXP
 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL (ANVT) – RAXAUL JN (RXL)
MEX16:30AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 14304 HW-DLI EXP SPL
 HARIDWAR JN (HW) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX08:10TAPRI [TPZ]
DELHI JN. [DLI]
 14311 ALA HAZRAT EXP
 BAREILLY(NR) (BE) – BHUJ (BHUJ)
MEX06:35PALANPUR JN [PNU]
SAMAKHIALI B G [SIOB]
 14803 JSM SBIB SF EXP
 JAISALMER (JSM) – SABARMATI BG (SBIB)
MEX15:10LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 14804 SBIB JSM SF EXP
 SABARMATI BG (SBIB) – JAISALMER (JSM)
MEX23:00MAHESANA JN [MSH]
LUNI JN [LUNI]
 14806 BME YPR AC EXP
 BARMER (BME) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
MEX22:00SAMDHARI JN [SMR]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 15045 GKP – OKHA EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – OKHA (OKHA)
MEX05:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 15716 GARIB NAWAZ EXPRESS
 AJMER JN (AII) – KISHANGANJ (KNE)
MEX12:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 16105 MS – TCN EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – TIRUCHENDUR (TCN)
MEX16:05TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16106 TCN – MS EXP
 TIRUCHENDUR (TCN) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX19:10VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16128 GUV CHENNAI EXP
 GURUVAYUR (GUV) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX23:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16210 MYS-AII EXPRESS
 MYSORE JN (MYS) – AJMER JN (AII)
MEX19:10HUBLI JN [UBL]
MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
 16352 NCJ-CSMT EXP
 NAGERCOIL JUNCTION (NCJ) – CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ TERMINUS (CSMT)
MEX06:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16507 JU-SBC EXPRESS
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – KRANTIVIRA SANGOLLI RAYANNA (BENGALURU STATION) (SBC)
MEX06:05MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
HUBLI JN [UBL]
 16788 SVDK-TEN EXP
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – TIRUNELVELI JN (TEN)
MEX22:30TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16848 SCT-MV EXPRESS
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
MEX07:00VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 18205 DURG NTV EXP
 DURG (DURG) – NAUTANWA (NTV)
MEX20:10PRAYAGRAJ JN [PRYJ]
GORAKHPUR [GKP]
 18309 SBP -JAT EXPRESS SPECIAL
 SAMBALPUR (SBP) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:00GARWA ROAD [GHD]
CHUNAR [CAR]
 18310 JAT-SBP EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – SAMBALPUR (SBP)
MEX14:35CHUNAR [CAR]
GARWA ROAD [GHD]
 19037 AVADH EXPRESS
 BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
MEX22:00BAYANA JN [BXN]
AGRA FORT [AF]
 19045 TAPTI GANGA EXPRESS
 SURAT (ST) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:10JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 19225 JU – JAT EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX06:45JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
PATHANKOT [PTK]
 19226 JAT – JU EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
MEX21:00PATHANKOT [PTK]
JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
 19303 INDB BHOPAL EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – BHOPAL (BPL)
MEX23:15INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19305 DADN-KAMAKHYA EXP
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – KAMAKHYA (KYQ)
MEX12:45DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19309 GNC INDORE EXP
 GANDHINAGAR CAPITAL (GNC) – INDORE JN (INDB)
MEX18:00UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 19329 VEER BHUMI EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ)
MEX17:40INDORE JN [INDB]
RATLAM JN [RTM]
 20483 BGKT DDR EXP
 BHAGAT KI KOTHI (BGKT) – DADAR (DDR)
SUF19:50LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 20803 VSKP-GIMB WEEKLY EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – GANDHIDHAM BG (GIMB)
SUF17:35GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
BADNERA JN. [BD]
 20805 VSKP-NDLS AP EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF22:00GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
NAGPUR [NGP]
 20806 NDLS-VSKP SUF
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
SUF20:00NAGPUR [NGP]
GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
 22114 KCVL-LTT BI-WEEKLY SF EXP
 KOCHUVELI (KCVL) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF00:55KAYANKULAM JN [KYJ]
ERNAKULAM TOWN [ERN]
 22184 AYC-LTT SAKET EXPRESS
 AYODHYA CANTT (AYC) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF14:00AYODHYA CANTT [AYC]
PHAPHAMAU JN [PFM]
 22944 INDORE – DAUND EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – DAUND JN (DD)
SUF16:30INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 22969 OKHA – BSB EXPRESS
 OKHA (OKHA) – BANARAS (BSBS)
SUF14:05NAGDA JN [NAD]
KANPUR CENTRAL [CNB]

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Thick smog engulfs Delhi, flights and trains delayed as air quality slips to very poor

Delhi remained under a thick smog cover as air quality dipped into the very poor category, causing delays in flights and train services due to low visibility.

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A dense blanket of smog covered Delhi on Saturday morning, pushing air quality into the ‘very poor’ category and disrupting flight and train operations across the national capital and adjoining areas. Reduced visibility due to smog led to delays in air and rail traffic, while authorities warned that pollution levels could worsen further in the coming days.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 380, placing it in the ‘very poor’ bracket. Visuals from Bhairav Marg near Pragati Maidan showed motorists using headlights during early hours, as visibility remained low. At around 7 am, the AQI at this location stood at 433.

Nearly half of Delhi’s air quality monitoring stations reported ‘severe’ pollution levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 428 with PM2.5 as the dominant pollutant, while Jahangirpuri reported an AQI of 425.

Transport services hit by low visibility

Flight operations at Delhi airport were impacted due to low visibility conditions. The airport issued an advisory asking passengers to check with their respective airlines for updated flight information, as low visibility procedures were in place. Runway visibility was reported to be between 800 and 1,200 metres.

Live flight tracking data showed multiple flights running behind schedule. One airline also warned passengers about possible disruptions at several airports in northern and eastern India, including Delhi, due to dense fog conditions. Travellers were advised to verify flight status before heading to the airport, with options offered on select flights to reschedule or seek refunds without additional charges.

Rail services were also affected, with more than 30 trains running late by an average of three to four hours. Some long-distance trains reported delays of over six to eight hours, causing inconvenience to passengers travelling to and from the capital.

Air quality likely to worsen

The weather department had earlier forecast dense to very dense fog at isolated places over Delhi and several parts of north and central India. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, pollution levels are expected to remain in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday and may slip into the ‘severe’ category on Sunday and Monday. In view of the deteriorating conditions, an ‘orange’ alert has been issued for Saturday.

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PM Modi inaugurates India’s first nature-themed airport terminal in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new nature-themed terminal at Guwahati airport, the largest in Northeast India, built around bamboo, orchids and regional heritage.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati today, marking a major milestone for aviation infrastructure in the Northeast. Built at an estimated cost of around Rs 4,000 crore, the facility is being projected as the largest airport terminal in the region and a key boost to connectivity, tourism and economic activity in Assam.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati around 3 pm as part of his two-day visit to the state.

Northeast’s largest airport terminal takes shape in Guwahati

The newly constructed terminal is nearly seven times larger than the existing one and has been designed to cater to the region’s rapidly growing air traffic. Once fully operational, it is expected to handle up to 13.1 million passengers annually by 2032.

Officials said the terminal is planned as a regional connectivity hub, with a focus on strengthening air links between India and Southeast Asia. The airport will be capable of handling up to 34 air traffic movements per hour, the highest capacity among airports in the Northeast. The facility will also be equipped with one of the most advanced Instrument Landing Systems to support safer and more efficient operations.

Nature-inspired design rooted in Assam’s identity

What sets the Guwahati terminal apart is its distinctive nature-themed architecture. Conceptualised under the theme “Bamboo Orchids”, it is being described as India’s first airport terminal inspired entirely by natural and cultural elements.

The interiors draw from the landscapes of Northeast India, with design elements reflecting indigenous orchids, locally known as Kopou Phool, and the flow of the Brahmaputra river. The terminal incorporates more than 2,000 species of plants, includes a dedicated zone inspired by Kaziranga National Park, and features artefacts representing Majuli Island.

A key architectural highlight is the expansive bamboo vault, created using around 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced bamboo. The space has been envisioned as a multifunctional cultural centre aimed at encouraging community interaction and showcasing the region’s heritage. Design elements such as japi motifs, the iconic rhino symbol and 57 orchid-inspired columns further reinforce the cultural narrative.

Arriving passengers will also experience a unique “Sky Forest”, featuring nearly one lakh plants of indigenous species, designed to create an immersive forest-like ambience within the terminal.

Focus on digital integration and passenger convenience

Spread over nearly 1.4 lakh square metres, the integrated new terminal has been designed to handle around 1.3 crore passengers annually. It is supported by significant upgrades to the runway, airfield systems, aprons and taxiways.

The terminal places strong emphasis on digital integration, with 14 entry points, including four DigiYatra gates, aimed at easing passenger movement. Facilities such as full-body scanners for non-intrusive security checks, automated baggage handling systems, fast-track immigration and AI-driven airport operations have been incorporated to ensure smoother travel experiences.

Other engagements during PM Modi’s Assam visit

During his two-day stay, the Prime Minister will also lay foundation stones for multiple development projects and address public gatherings. He is scheduled to visit the Swahid Smarak Kshetra to pay tribute to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement.

Later in the day, PM Modi will perform the bhoomipujan for a new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup in Dibrugarh district, within the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited.

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Assam train accident: Eight elephants killed after Rajdhani Express derailment in Hojai

Eight elephants were killed after the Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in Assam’s Hojai district, causing multiple coaches to derail and disrupting train services.

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At least eight elephants were killed and a calf was injured after a herd collided with the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district, leading to the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches early Saturday. Railway officials confirmed that no passengers were injured in the incident.

Forest department officials said the collision occurred when the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express struck a herd of elephants on the tracks. The impact caused multiple coaches to derail, disrupting rail traffic on the busy route connecting the Northeast with the national capital.

Train services hit, passengers shifted to other coaches

Following the derailment, rail movement towards Upper Assam and other parts of the Northeast was affected due to damaged coaches and elephant remains scattered on the tracks. Accident relief trains and senior railway officials rushed to the site to restore services.

Passengers travelling in the affected coaches were temporarily accommodated in vacant berths in other coaches of the same train. Officials said that once the train reaches Guwahati, additional coaches will be attached to ensure all passengers can continue their journey.

Collision occurred outside designated elephant corridor

According to officials, the accident took place at a location that is not marked as a designated elephant corridor. The loco pilot reportedly applied emergency brakes after spotting the herd on the tracks, but the elephants ran into the train, resulting in the collision and derailment.

Forest authorities confirmed that eight elephants died on the spot, while one injured calf was rescued. Local residents said the herd consisted of around eight elephants at the time of the accident.

Elephant deaths in train accidents remain a concern

The incident comes amid continued concerns over wildlife deaths on railway tracks. Data shared by the Environment Ministry in Parliament earlier showed that at least 79 elephants have died in train collisions across India over the past five years, based on reports from states and Union Territories.

The ministry has said that several preventive steps are being taken in coordination with the Railways, including speed restrictions in elephant habitats, use of sensor-based detection systems, and construction of underpasses, ramps and fencing at vulnerable locations. Guidelines and capacity-building programmes have also been introduced to reduce human-animal conflict along railway lines.

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