On Saturday, the Vande Bharat Express traveling from New Delhi to Varanasi encountered a technical issue in its pantograph near Bharthana station. This resulted in a delay of approximately two hours for the train to be brought to Bharthana station with the help of a relief engine. Consequently, the operation of...
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trains on the Howrah-Delhi route was disrupted, leading to delays of approximately three hours for several trains. Passengers on the Vande Bharat Express were transported to Kanpur through other trains, and a special train was arranged from Kanpur. A total of approximately a dozen trains were delayed for 2.5 to 3 hours due to the incident, including the Vande Bharat, Puri Express, Lucknow Shatabdi, and Jodhpur Howrah trains. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) provided food and refreshments to the affected passengers.

The New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express encountered a technical issue on Monday morning, leading to its sudden stoppage between Bharthana and Samho in the Etawah district. Passengers faced inconvenience due to the breakdown. A relief engine arrived at 10:24 am and brought the train to Bharthana station. Passengers were then transported...
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to Kanpur via different trains. A special train was arranged at 2:45 pm to take them to Varanasi. The railway ensured sufficient arrangements for the passengers' food and other necessities.

Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati has demanded a high-level inquiry into the Kanpur train accident, calling it a conspiracy. She posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the attempt to cause a rail accident by placing gas cylinders on the railway track in Kanpur was thwarted. She...
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emphasized the need for a high-level investigation and strict action against the culprits to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the safety of the public and railway system.

The 22436 Banaras Vande Bharat Express, traveling from Banaras to Delhi, came to a sudden halt between Bharthna (BNT) and Samhon (SHW) at 9:01 am. The incident occurred due to a pantograph failure in MC-198467. A cattle crossing the tracks at 130 km/h caused the damage. The train was stopped...
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at 09:05. A goods train EP-41627 was dispatched from Rip to assist. The pantograph repair began at 09:53 and the train reached Bharthna down loop at 11:49. Passengers were transferred to other trains: 300 on 22426, 580 on 12004, and 20 on 12816. The 22436's scratch rake left Kanpur at 14:46. The 22435 Banaras Vande Bharat Express was canceled due to this incident. Other trains affected include 22426, 12004, 03258, 22308, 12312, 12816, 12506, 22806, 12488, 18310, 15484, 04188, and 3 goods trains. Railway staff diligently transferred passengers to other trains, ensuring their safe arrival at their destination.

The Kalindi Express narrowly escaped a potential disaster in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when its engine collided with an LPG cylinder placed on the track. The incident occurred near Mundheri crossing between Barrajaipur and Bilhour on Sunday night. The driver, noticing the cylinder on the track, applied emergency brakes, reducing the...
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train's speed before impact. The cylinder exploded and was thrown off the track. Police also discovered a petrol bomb, matches, and powder in a bag near the crash site. The train continued its journey after a brief delay, as the track remained undamaged. This incident comes after a similar incident in Kanpur last month involving the Sabarmati Express, where 22 coaches derailed after encountering boulders on the track. The train driver applied brakes upon sighting the boulders but was unable to prevent the derailment. The incident is currently under investigation by the police and IB. In 2016, the Patna-Indore Express derailed in Kanpur, resulting in 152 deaths. The investigation revealed that the derailment was a deliberate act, orchestrated by a mastermind in Dubai who paid a man named Moti Paswan to sabotage the track.