Emergency Averted: Swift Action on Smoking Malwa Express

On Wednesday, smoke was observed coming from the wheels of the Malwa Express after it left Mhow station in Madhya Pradesh. Railway staff promptly intervened with fire extinguishers, ensuring the safety of the passengers. No one was harmed. The incident was deemed routine by railway officials.

On Wednesday, tense moments unfolded as smoke was spotted emanating from the wheels of the Malwa Express shortly after its departure from Mhow station in Madhya Pradesh.

Railway staff swiftly intervened, utilizing fire extinguishers to manage the situation. Khemraj Meena, Public Relations Officer for the Ratlam Division of Western Railway, confirmed that the smoke was first noticed by the Rau station master.

Meena explained that the brake block of one of the coaches had jammed due to friction-induced overheating. The train was stopped at Rajendra Nagar, where the brakes were cooled and repaired, allowing the journey to continue without any passenger safety threat. He described it as a 'routine incident.' Many devotees travel on this train for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.

(With inputs from agencies.)