Patna-bound Rajdhani Express avoids mishap
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 21: A major accident was averted in the wee hours of Saturday, Mar 21 morning, when the Patna-bound Rajdhani Express came to a sudden halt after pantry car of the train caught fire near the Karman Station in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.
The incident, which happened at around 3:30 am due to a short circuit in the pantry has led to a disruption of the train services on the Mugalsarai-Patna route.
The pantry coach has been completely burnt. However, passengers have escaped unarmed.
Meanwhile, railway authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident.
ANI
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Story first published: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 13:43 [IST]