Bhubaneswar: Contrary to earlier reports, railway authorities have categorically denied any fire incident reported on the Kanniyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek SF Express (Train No. 22504) at Bhadrak station.
Instead, authorities revealed that a minor issue of brake binding was detected in a sleeper coach upon arrival at Bhadrak at 9:23 AM. The issue was promptly addressed by the Carriage and Wagon (C&W) staff, ensuring the train’s safety and smooth operation. The train departed Bhadrak station at 9:43 AM after rectification.
Earlier reports had suggested a minor fire broke out near Rambhila in Bhadrak district due to brake binding, with heavy smoke billowing from the wheels. However, railway authorities have now set the record straight, confirming no fire incident occurred.
“It is clarified that no fire incident was reported in the Kanniyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek SF Express (Train No. 22504) at Bhadrak station today. A minor issue of brake binding was detected in a sleeper coach (4th from the engine) upon the train’s arrival at Bhadrak at 9:23 AM. The issue was promptly attended to by the Carriage and Wagon (C&W) staff, ensuring the safety and smooth operation of the train. After the rectification, the train departed Bhadrak station at 9:43 am”, read the clarification issued by the concerned authorities in this regard.
