Bharat Bandh today: Will train and bus services be affected by farmers' protest? What commuters need to know

Bharat Bandh Latest Update: More than 3,000 government buses will remain off the roads in Punjab as drivers and conductors unions affiliated with Punjab Roadways and PRTC have joined the Bharat Bandh.

Bharat Bandh Latest Update

Bharat Bandh Latest Update: Dissatisfied with the Center after several rounds of talks, the agitating farmers on Friday called for a 'Bharat Bandh' as their protest entered its fourth day. As part of the precautionary measures, large gatherings have been banned in Delhi and Section 144 has been implemented in Noida. On Thursday, a marathon five-hour conversation between leaders of protesting farmer unions and three Union ministers failed to produce any breakthrough. A new round of discussions is scheduled for Sunday, February 18.

Bharat Bandh: List of affected services

Transportation services
Agricultural activities
Activities related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)
Private offices are closed
Village shops must be closed
Rural industrial and service companies.

What are the Ket requirements of farmers

Guaranteed MSP for all crops through legislation.
Strengthen the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Restore the old pension scheme for broader coverage.
Ensure pension and social security for all employees (formal and informal).
Provide free 300 units of electricity for both agricultural and domestic use.
Implement comprehensive crop insurance for better risk management.
Increase existing pensions to Rs 10,000 per month.

Will bus services be affected?

The All India Strike is likely to impact roads and transport for a day, leading to traffic jams.
In Punjab, more than 3,000 government buses remain off the roads as driver and conductor unions affiliated to Punjab Roadways and PRTC participate in the nationwide Bharat Bandh.

Will train services be affected?

Yes. Due to the farmers' protest, train services will be affected as the Indian Railways has canceled and diverted several trains scheduled for February 16.

List of canceled trains due to Bharat Bandh

Train No. 04547 (UMB-BTI) JCO
Train no. 04753 (BTI-SGNR) JCO 15-02-24
Train no. 04756 (SGNR-BTI) JCO 15-02-24

List of trains diverted due to Bharat Bandh

Train no. 15708 (ASR-KIR) JCO 15-02-24 diverted via SNL-CDGUMB by skipping the interruption KNN, SIR, RPJ.
Train No. 14612 (SVDK-GCT) JCO 15-02-24 diverted via SNL-CDGUMB without skipping any breaks.
Train No. 22430 (PTKC-DLI) JCO 15-02-24 diverted via LDH-DUIRPJ-UMB by skipping the SIR break.
Train No. 22705 (TPTY-JAT) JCO 13-02-24 was diverted via UMB-CDGSNL without skipping any breaks.
Train No. 12317 (KOAA-ASR) JCO 14-02-24 diverted via UMBCDG-SNL by skipping SIR termination.
Train No. 12407 (NJP-ASR) JCO 14-02-24 diverted via UMB-CDGSNL without skipping any breaks.