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Engine Breakdown Halts North Bengal Trains for 3 Hours, Stranding Passengers
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:19
Engine Breakdown Halts North Bengal Trains for 3 Hours, Stranding Passengers
- •An Intercity Express engine broke down near Raninagar on Monday morning, disrupting train movement in North Bengal.
- •Several long-distance trains, including Darjeeling Mail, Padatik Express, Uttar Banga Express, and North-East Express, were halted at various stations.
- •Passengers faced severe delays, with trains running almost three hours behind schedule, disrupting travel plans for those heading to Kolkata and other destinations.
- •Railway authorities promptly removed the faulty engine and cleared the line, but passengers experienced significant inconvenience.
- •Lack of clear information regarding train schedules caused dissatisfaction and anxiety among stranded passengers.
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A mechanical fault caused the engine of the Bongaigaon Intercity Express to break down near Raninagar station, blocking the main line and halting train movement on both up and down lines for three hours.
Several long-distance trains, including the Darjeeling Mail, Padatik Express, Uttar Banga Express, and North-East Express, were stopped at various stations and ran almost three hours behind schedule.
Upon receiving news of the incident, the railway administration quickly acted by removing the faulty engine and making the line operational again, allowing all trains to gradually return to normal.
