Brake pipe cylinder of train bursts; passengers safe

, Feb 12: A

was averted when the brake pipe cylinder of the New Delhi Duronto Express burst when it was passing through Barakar Junction in

today.

Eastern Railway spokesman said that the Howrah-bound train was moving slowly while passing through the junction when the brake pipe cylinder gave up. The incident happened around 6 AM.

The train started its journey at 10 AM after the fault was repaired. There were no reports of any injury.

PTI