Odisha: Smoke from Coach Halts Secunderabad-Agartala Express
The Secunderabad-Agartala Express train came to a halt at Berhampur railway station in Odisha on Tuesday after passengers alerted railway officials about smoke emanating from an air-conditioning unit inside one of the coaches, according to officials.
Prompt action was taken to control the smoke, but the incident left passengers in a state of panic, leading them to refuse to continue their journey in the affected coach, fearing another electrical breakdown. They demanded a replacement for the coach to ensure their safety.
The smoke was initially noticed by some passengers in the B-5 coach, who immediately raised an alarm. Subsequently, a significant number of passengers disembarked from the train and refused to re-board, as confirmed by an official.
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