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Empty Vande Bharat travels 463 km with faulty brakes, averting major accident.
Loco pilots’ warnings were allegedly ignored, and inspectors later found brake systems isolated.
OriginalSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:16 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:16 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ranchi division allows empty Vande Bharat to travel 463 km with faulty brakes; probe on”
SER probes empty Vande Bharat over 463 km with poor brakes
Key points
- An empty Vande Bharat train traveled 463 km from Hatia to Jhansi in October.
- Railway staff allegedly failed to integrate brake systems and ignored warnings.
- Brake power tests showed very poor and ineffective braking during the journey.
- Loco pilots reported poor brake power to railway staff at multiple points.
- A preliminary probe cites negligence by coach, wagon staff and controllers; corrective measures sought.
Other reports
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“Major accident averted as empty Vande Bharat travels 463 km with faulty brakes”
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9 9 Empty Vande Bharat travels 463 km with faulty brakes, averting major accident.
Loco pilots’ warnings were allegedly ignored, and inspectors later found brake systems isolated.