On Wednesday, the Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express train traveling from Darbhanga to New Delhi narrowly escaped a potential disaster when smoke billowed from one of its sleeper coaches. The incident occurred between Goldinganj and Bada Gopal stations on the Chhapra-Sonepur rail line. Train staff noticed the smoke and immediately stopped...
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the train at Bada Gopal station. The train remained stopped for 20 minutes while railway officials inspected the issue. The cause of the smoke was attributed to the train's brake binding, a common occurrence, especially during warmer temperatures. The train resumed its journey after the brake binding was disconnected, with no injuries reported.