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This article talks about the delay and issues with the Vande Bharat Express train, including broken windows and safety concerns.
The Vande Bharat Express train 22549, traveling from Gorakhpur to Prayagraj Sangam, reached Rai Bareli railway station about 1.5 hours late on Thursday. It arrived at platform number two at around 1:05 PM instead of the scheduled 11:33 AM.
While the train was stopped at the station, passengers noticed that four windows were broken across three compartments. Railways Protection Force (RPF) officials have said they will conduct an investigation into the matter.
Passengers reported that the broken windows caused the air conditioning to let in cold air, making the journey uncomfortable in the chilly weather. Some travelers mentioned that tape was put on the cracked windows for temporary fixes.
There are concerns among passengers that the windows might have been damaged due to stone-pelting during the journey, although no clear information has come about where this might have happened. Railway officials have assured that they will look into the issue.
Rai Bareli RPF post in-charge stated he was at Varanasi Court for work. Meanwhile, a senior railway security officer in Lucknow mentioned that they would provide more information after the departmental inquiry regarding the broken windows.
Summary:
- The Vande Bharat Express was late in arriving at Rai Bareli.
- Four windows were found broken in three compartments.
- Passengers faced discomfort due to cold air from the broken windows.
- There are suspicions about stone-pelting affecting the train.
- Railway officials are investigating the incident and will replace the glass soon.