Vande Bharat breakdown: AC failure leaves thousands struggling, rescued by older engine | WATCH

New Delhi: In an unexpected turn of events, a state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express faced technical difficulties, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. After a prolonged wait of three hours, an old Indian Railways engine came to the rescue, towing the malfunctioning Vande Bharat train. The breakdown caused widespread inconvenience as the train’s air conditioning system failed, adding to the discomfort of passengers.

Several passengers were transferred to other trains to continue their journey, while others had to endure the heat and chaos inside the stranded train. The fault in the train's system led to a complete shutdown of services, including the air conditioning, which compounded the misery of those onboard.

Questions on reliability

Indian Railways has promised to investigate the cause of the technical failure and ensure that such incidents are minimized in the future. Despite being hailed as a flagship train with modern amenities, the Vande Bharat's breakdown raised questions about its reliability. Authorities are working to address the issues and prevent further disruptions.

3 घंटे बाद भारतीय रेलवे का पुराना इंजन आया और खराब हुई अत्याधुनिक वंदेभारत ट्रेन को खींचकर ले गया। वन्देभारत के कुछ यात्री अन्य ट्रेनों से भेजे गए। वन्देभारत में खराबी के चलते AC भी नहीं चल पाया। इससे हजारों यात्री परेशान हुए।#Etawah #TRAIN https://t.co/0cSd9fFuCe pic.twitter.com/HNmZ12zLFW

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This incident highlighted the challenges in maintaining new-age technology while also relying on older systems to mitigate unexpected technical failures. While the passengers' ordeal has drawn attention, Indian Railways is expected to review its protocols and technical management of the Vande Bharat Express.