Smoke from AC coach halts Jayanti Express at Nandalur station
According to information, smoke was noticed beneath the B2 AC coach when the train was negotiating a curve. This led to panic among the passengers, who immediately passed on the information to the train guard, following which the train was brought to a sudden halt at Nandalur station. The technical teams rushed to the spot and conducted inspections. The crew rectified the snag, which was attributed to friction in the brake system. After a thorough safety check, the train resumed its journey with a minor delay.
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