Passengers traveling on the Koyna Express faced anxious moments on Saturday, August 29, 2026, when thick smoke started billowing from the coaches while the train was stationed at Karjat Railway Station in Maharashtra during morning hours. The sudden appearance of smoke caused immediate panic inside the carriages, leading some passengers to jump out of the train in fear. Railway authorities acted swiftly to manage the situation and ensure passenger safety. Here are the key details of the incident:
- The incident took place during the morning hours on August 29, 2026 at Karjat Railway Station.
- Smoke inside the coaches triggered panic and caused some passengers to jump off the train.
- Central Railway officials confirmed the cause was brake binding, where brake blocks rubbed against the wheels.
- The train was halted at Karjat for roughly 10 minutes for safety checks.
- Railway technical experts and medical teams inspected the train, and no injuries were reported.
Central Railway senior officials clarified that the scare was entirely technical and posed no major danger. The smoke was a result of
brake binding, a common occurrence where the braking mechanism fails to release properly, causing friction against the train wheels and generating smoke. As soon as the smoke was noticed, station staff and railway operators took prompt control of the situation. The train was detained at Karjat station for approximately
10 minutes so that specialized technical staff and a medical team could thoroughly examine the coaches. After conducting a comprehensive safety check and certifying the train as fit for travel, the express was cleared to resume its journey safely.
Following the incident, the Central Railway administration officially confirmed that
no injuries were reported among any of the travelers onboard. Authorities have strongly appealed to the general public and railway passengers to stay calm during such minor technical events and to refrain from spreading or reacting to unverified rumors on social media. Passengers are always advised to rely on official railway announcements for accurate information regarding train operations and safety.
