Stranded in Odisha: Train Emergency Averts Major Delay

A Chennai-bound express train was stranded for nearly four hours in Odisha's Balasore district after hitting an object on the tracks. Railway authorities arranged for an alternative locomotive to resume the journey. The incident also affected four other trains, causing delays in the region.

A Chennai-bound express train was left stranded for nearly four hours between Soro and Markona stations in Odisha's Balasore district, causing a ripple of delays across the railway network. The incident occurred when the train's engine struck an object on the tracks, rendering it immobile.

The South Eastern Railway (SER) reported that the train became stranded at 2:45 PM and did not move until 6:23 PM. An alternative locomotive was arranged to continue the journey, preventing further disruption.

This mishap led to the regulation of at least four more trains, including the 12245 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Express and 68051 Baleshwar-Bhadrak MEMU, highlighting the widespread impact of the incident on regional rail traffic.