Exhausted drivers leave trains at station in UP, passengers left in lurch

Over 2,500 passengers of two express trains were left stranded at Burhwal junction in Uttar Pradesh after the train staff cited duty hours over and the loco pilot claimed uneasiness. The passengers protested and blocked the rail track, demanding resolution for the delay. The railway dispatched staff to attend to the situation. The special express faced significant delays and a lack of amenities. Fresh staff was called to continue the journey to Lucknow and New Delhi respectively.