Jammu, Dec. 24 -- Amid persistent fog-related disruptions over the past several days, Northern Railway's Jammu Division has introduced the use of 'scratch rakes' to minimise delays in train operations and ensure passenger convenience during the winter months, an official said on Tuesday.

The decision has been taken on the directions of Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar, the official added.

Under this arrangement, scratch or additional rakes will be provided for Train No. 12414 (Jammu Tawi-Ajmer) and Train No. 22478/22477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi-Katra) to compensate for delays in their scheduled departures and arrivals.

The official said the measure would help ensure that passengers reach their destinations on time....