Fri May 16 15:19:30 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A coach on the Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Express experienced brake-binding, causing smoke to emit from its undercarriage at Ramanathapuram railway station. The train was delayed for approximately 15 minutes while railway staff addressed the technical issue.
**News Article:**
**Rameswaram-Chennai Express Delayed After Smoke Detected at Ramanathapuram Station**
**Ramanathapuram, India – May 16, 2025** – The Rameswaram-Chennai Egmore Express was briefly delayed at Ramanathapuram railway station earlier this evening after smoke was observed emanating from the undercarriage of one of its coaches.
Railway sources confirmed that the smoke was caused by brake-binding on the S-3 coach. The Duty Station Master and a pointsman responded to the incident upon the train’s arrival at approximately 6:45 PM IST. The technical issue was addressed, and the train was cleared to depart around 7:00 PM, resulting in a delay of approximately 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.
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