Train from Visakhapatnam returns to station after AC coaches get delinked, faces delay

Janmabhoomi Express, which was scheduled to depart at 6:20 am, had already covered some distance towards Vijayawada when the problem was detected.

It caused a 3 hour delay.

In the early hours of Wednesday, Janmabhoomi Express, traveling from Visakhapatnam to Lingampally, encountered a technical issue when two of its AC coaches got delinked shortly after departure.

This unforeseen incident resulted in the train returning to Visakhapatnam railway station, causing a significant delay for the passengers on board.

The train, which was scheduled to depart at 6:20 am, had already covered some distance towards Vijayawada when the problem was detected, wrote Yo! Vizag on their website. A video was shared on Instagram from @yo.vizag.

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Railway personnel quickly notified the locomotive pilot, leading to the decision to bring the train back to Visakhapatnam for safety reasons. The passengers faced a waiting period of over three hours while the issue was being rectified.

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The railway staff worked diligently to replace the delinked coaches, ensuring the safety and comfort of the passengers, mentioned the article. Once the coaches were replaced, the Janmabhoomi Express resumed its journey, albeit behind schedule.

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Reacting to the Instagram reel, one user said, “The driver will not get AC.” A second user wrote, “Railways are developing day by day.” And a third wrote, “Next level discrimination 😂😂😂 to general coach.”

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