Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada

Passengers travelling on the Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20678) panicked after smoke was noticed emanating from a coach when the train arrived at Vijayawada railway station on Wednesday.

All passengers alighted from the train and were reported to be safe.

Railway officials said a hot axle was detected in the C4 coach when the train reached Vijayawada station. Technical and safety teams attended to the issue, while drinking water, food and waiting facilities were provided to the passengers at the station.