The Hyderabad-New Delhi Telangana Express (Train No. 12723) has been consistently running late by 10-12 hours or more for the past couple of months, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. This daily train, popular for its affordability, is booked days in advance and is typically scheduled to depart Secunderabad at 6:25 a.m.,...
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taking approximately 25 hours to reach New Delhi. However, due to delays caused by winter fog in North India and the cascading effect on pairing trains, the Telangana Express has been departing several hours late, often reaching New Delhi during the night or early morning hours. This has resulted in passengers arriving a day late for important events and appointments. In contrast, other trains like the Dakshin Express (12721) and Rajdhani Express (22691) have experienced minimal delays. Railway officials attribute the delays to fog and the need to maintain daily service due to high demand, but acknowledge the inconvenience it causes. Some officials suggest running a special rake to restore scheduled timings for the Telangana Express.