Vande Bharat Express: Train halted for 75 minutes in Pratapgarh due to fallen tree

The Vande Bharat Express traveling from Prayagraj to Lucknow faced a sudden halt on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The train stopped between Kunda and Manikpur near gate number 27B for about an hour and fifteen minutes. A severe storm in the area caused a tree branch to fall on the overhead electricity lines, cutting off the power supply.

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What happened during the incident?

A heavy storm hit the Pratapgarh district, causing widespread damage. According to the gate man Surya Prakash and the Manikpur Station Master, the train stopped around 4:00 PM to 4:10 PM. The power failure occurred because a tree branch fell on the OHE (Overhead Equipment) lines. Railway officials and technical teams rushed to the spot to clear the track and restore the electricity supply. The train finally resumed its journey toward Lucknow at 5:15 PM.

Impact of the storm in Pratapgarh

The storm was quite severe and affected multiple railway routes including the Delhi-Howrah and Prayagraj-Jaunpur lines. District Magistrate Abhishek Pandey confirmed that four people lost their lives due to the storm and many electricity poles were uprooted. The local administration has deployed revenue teams to prepare reports and provide financial help to the affected families as per rules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन कितनी देर तक रुकी रही?

ट्रेन 13 मई 2026 को शाम लगभग 4:00 बजे से 5:15 बजे तक, यानी करीब सवा घंटे तक रुकी रही।

ट्रेन रुकने का मुख्य कारण क्या था?

कुंडा इलाके में भीषण आंधी आई थी, जिससे एक पेड़ की डाल रेलवे की विद्युत लाइन (OHE) पर गिर गई और बिजली आपूर्ति बाधित हो गई।