Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada
Hot axle detected in C4 coach after smoke was noticed at Vijayawada railway station; passengers shifted to an alternative train
Passengers on the Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20678) were alarmed when smoke was spotted in a coach upon arrival at Vijayawada railway station on Wednesday. All passengers disembarked and were confirmed to be safe. Railway officials revealed that a hot axle had been detected in the C4 coach during the train's arrival at Vijayawada station.
Technical and safety personnel promptly addressed the problem, while refreshments and waiting amenities were provided to the passengers at the station. A dedicated help desk was established, and an alternative train was arranged for the travelers. Those who preferred not to continue their journey were offered a fare refund, according to officials from the Vijayawada division of South Coast Railway (SCoR).
The Vande Bharat Express experienced a four-hour delay. An alternative train eventually departed safely from Vijayawada station, as reported by railway authorities.
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