A major mishap was narrowly averted on Tuesday when the compartments of Secunderabad–Howrah Falaknuma Superfast Express unexpectedly detached near Palasa in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.
As per available information, the incident that occurred in the mid-journey, caused panic among passengers but fortunately resulted in no injuries. Two
compartments got separated after the couplers got detached.
Railway officials promptly responded to the situation, ensuring passenger safety and restoring the train’s operations.
An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the technical failure.