Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express (PTI file photo)

LUCKNOW: For the first time in over the 150-year history of Indian Railways , the country's biggest public sector will pay a compensation of Rs 250 each to passengers onboard Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express for an arrival delay of over two hours on Saturday.

The train was delayed in both directions because of the derailment of Krishak Express in Lucknow junction yard on Friday night. There were 451 passengers onboard the train from Lucknow and another 500 who took the train from Delhi.

"We have sent a link to each passenger on their mobile. They can claim compensation by clicking on it," said chief regional manager (CRM), IRCTC, Lucknow, Ashwini Srivastava. To make up for the delay, passengers were served extra tea, lunch and the refreshment with 'Sorry For Delay' stickers on the packets.

Compensation is given when the train reaches its destination behind schedule. If the train makes up for the loss of time despite departing behind schedule from the originating station, passengers will not be compensated.

