In a bizarre turn of events, the driver of the Utsarg Express train heading to Manjhi halt in Bihar’s Saran district overlooked the scheduled stop, resulting in chaos and confusion at the platform. This unexpected incident unfolded on a Wednesday evening, leaving both passengers and authorities taken aback.
The Chapra-Farrukhabad Utsarg Express, which commenced its journey from the Chapra Junction railway station at 7 p.m., was supposed to make a routine stop at Manjhi halt around 7:26 p.m. However, due to an unforeseen lapse in attention, the train continued on its course, leaving passengers puzzled.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the train driver made a hasty decision and brought the train to an abrupt halt on a bridge located approximately half a kilometer away from the Manjhi halt. This unexpected stoppage, however, brought about an unforeseen conundrum; neither passengers on board could disembark nor new ones could board the stationary train.
In the aftermath of this perplexing scenario, the driver and guard of the Utsarg Express immediately took action. They contacted the station master at Manjhi halt, formally acknowledging their inadvertent blunder. The station master, in turn, swiftly relayed this information to his counterparts at neighboring stations, prompting a temporary halt to incoming train traffic on the affected track.
After this series of prompt communications, the Utsarg Express underwent an unusual reversal of its course, backtracking to the Manjhi halt. It was only then that the exasperated passengers were finally able to disembark, while others awaiting the train could board. However, this unexpected sequence of events had repercussions on the train’s punctuality, causing a delay of approximately 20 minutes.
This peculiar incident serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of public transport. The passengers’ patience was certainly tested, but thanks to the quick thinking and communication of the train’s crew and station masters, a potentially more severe disruption was averted. As the railway authorities review and address this incident, passengers will hope for smoother journeys on future train rides.
