AC in Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen fails, passengers hold back train

“After the passengers boarded the train, they realised that the air conditioning system of C-3 coach wasn’t working. Passengers from some other coaches also complained of the same. When the train started from the station, the passengers pulled the chain and informed station authorities that they won’t let the train leave CST until the AC was functional. The chain was pulled twice. Personnel from the electronics department fixed the glitch following which the train could depart,” said Vasant Sakhre, an occupant. A senior official with the Pune Division confirmed the incident and the subsequent delay.