A coal-laden freight train traveling from Singrauli to Singaji experienced a coupling failure near Pipariya railway station on Wednesday evening. The train split in two, with the engine and some carriages reaching the station while the rest were left behind on the track. The train was stopped, and the front portion...
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was brought back to reconnect with the remaining carriages. After approximately 18-20 minutes, the train was successfully reassembled and resumed its journey. Despite the incident, no delays were caused for other trains due to the timely intervention of railway officials. The incident highlights a potential safety hazard, as the coupling failure could have resulted in a major accident. Railway sources point to negligence in checking the coupling as the cause of the malfunction.