On June 14th, 2024, passengers on the 12582 Varanasi-New Delhi Superfast and the 12312 Kalka Mail faced extreme discomfort due to AC failures in multiple coaches. The 12312 Kalka Mail had AC failures in coaches A-3 and B-2. The train was stopped at Kanpur Central for over an hour while mechanics...
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attempted to fix the AC, but were unsuccessful. Two coaches were detached and replaced, causing a significant delay. Similarly, on the 12582 Varanasi-New Delhi Superfast, passengers reported AC failure, resulting in a 30-minute delay at Kanpur Central. The AC was eventually fixed by the mechanic staff. These incidents led to an investigation and highlighted the inconvenience faced by passengers due to the failure of air conditioning in trains during the scorching summer heat.