'Fatka Of Rs 6,000': This Kanpur Man With Tatkal Ticket Took Ola To Reach Jhansi Amidst 9-Hour Train Delay
A man from Kanpur posted about his experience on social media after his train was delayed for nine hours.
In a story of unanticipated travel difficulties, a man from Kanpur was forced to deal with a financial setback of Rs 6,000 when a 9-hour train delay prevented him from reaching Jhansi.
When the commuter realised time was running out, he saved his trip by taking an Ola ride.
The unanticipated turn of events highlights travellers' difficulties during public transportation interruptions, highlighting the delicate balance between convenience, time, and the cost of unplanned detours.
This story is a sobering reminder of the unpredictability of travel and the choices people have to make when faced with unforeseen challenges.
What Happened With This Man From Kanpur?
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A Kanpur resident shared his terrifying experience on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, bringing attention to a recent occurrence.
The man described how his plans to catch a connecting train at Jhansi were jeopardized when his train was delayed by an astounding nine hours.
He paid more for an interstate taxi from Kanpur to Jhansi with little choice to ensure he didn't miss his next train.
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The customer had to pay an extra Rs 4,500 for the taxi ride even though they had a confirmed Tatkal ticket that cost Rs 1,500.
He wrote on X,"I am travelling from Nagpur-Hyderabad train number 12724 Telangana express -Hyderabad express. Train was supposed to come in the morning at 7.10 AM but arrived at 3.30 PM."
When Did This Incident Take Place?
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The incident took place on December 26, 2023, and that's when the man's story unfolded.
Where Can You Check Out The Post?
You can check out the post on X.
I am travelling from Nagpur-Hyderabad train number 12724 Telangana express -Hyderabad express. Train was supposed to come in the morning at 7.10 AM but arrived at 3.30 PM. I have my night shift at 8 PM but train is running 9 hrs late, who is responsible for my Loss of pay?
¡ª Amanpreet Bhatia (@BhatiaB0627) December 26, 2023
How Did The Internet React?
Other people who have experienced train delays have responded in droves to this incidence.
The train that i have to take at 13:15 at Kanpur arrived 9 hours late. I had to catch Rajdhani at jhansi at 20:15. So i came to know about the late at 14:00. I have no other option other than taking ola for 4500 rupees. And tatkal ticket is 1500 total 6000 loss
¡ª electron (@vinodepurate) December 27, 2023
File case bro.
¡ª Majnu (@majnubhoi) December 27, 2023
They can make excuses of fog for trains running from North but how will u justify most express trains running late by 5 6 hours daily?
¡ª Sanshis (@Trade_Sanshis) December 28, 2023
Here is one example.
The policy of "preference of trains" needs to be re-looked for convenience of passengers.
@RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva pic.twitter.com/ME32Wrx0nQ
This has become a common thing, recently I had to come to Delhi from Tata Nagar and my train was late by 6 hours. I complained to the railway service but they gave a curt reply that the train is late due to technical issue.
¡ª Sunil Kumar Gupta (@sunilg63) December 28, 2023
Go to consumer court regarding this, case kro IRCTC will pay, ye dusro ke saath bhi hua hai and he won the case
¡ª Varinder Singh (@TruthHurtsDang) December 26, 2023
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