The South East Central Railway (SECR) achieved a record in freight transportation in 91 days, but at the cost of passenger train cancellations. 1076 trips of 212 express, passenger, and DEMU-MEMU trains were canceled during this period. The SECR achieved a record 47 million tonnes of freight loading in three months,...
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surpassing the previous year's 40 million tonnes. Passengers faced severe disruptions, including cancellations during festive seasons like Raksha Bandhan, Teej, and Diwali. The cancellations were attributed to infrastructure development work, but the railway's focus on freight transportation over passenger convenience is questioned. Passengers were left stranded, facing difficulties in reaching their destinations and losing money on canceled reservations. The railway board introduced a 120-day advance reservation system to avoid last-minute cancellations, but the issue persists.