Charminar Express Halted by Brake Binding Incident

The Charminar Express was halted at a station in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after smoke and sparks were detected from a coach wheel due to brake binding. Fortunately, no damage or casualties occurred. The train resumed its journey to Tambaram shortly after the issue was addressed by railway staff.

A potentially hazardous situation was swiftly managed on the Charminar Express when smoke and sparks were detected emanating from a coach wheel. The train, part of the South Central Railway network, was stopped at the ALER Railway station in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a brake binding issue arose on April 25.

Railway officials quickly identified the source of the problem, ensuring the extinguishment of smoke and sparks, preventing any damage or casualties. These proactive measures meant that passengers on Train No.12760, traveling from Hyderabad to Tambaram, faced minimal disruption.

The incident, which SCR announced via social media platform X, saw the train back on track within 23 minutes, resuming its journey at 20:10 hrs. The rapid response and communication underscore the effectiveness of safety protocols and staff readiness in the SCR network.