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Faulty Brakes Force Empty Vande Bharat to Travel 463 km
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 04:52 AM
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An empty Vande Bharat train traveled 463 kilometers with faulty brakes, narrowly avoiding a major accident. The train was en route from its originating station to its destination.
A potentially catastrophic incident was averted on Indian railways as an empty Vande Bharat train, known for its high-speed capabilities, managed to complete a 463-kilometer journey despite experiencing faulty brakes. The train, which was traveling without passengers, successfully reached its destination, avoiding a major accident. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the new high-speed train service.