Public Policy

Delays of several hours: Passenger trains using slower freight locos amid shortage

· 9 October 2026 · 2 min read
Delays of several hours: Passenger trains using slower freight locos amid shortage

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Delays of several hours: Passenger trains using slower freight locos amid shortage.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[Indian Railways records contain several instances in which a lack of locomotives designed for passenger services led to trains being hauled by freight engines, which operate at lower speeds. The use of these locomotives has affected running times and caused operational delays, t

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