This Article is From Jun 11, 2018

AC Not Working, Train Riders In Bengal Pulled Chain, Stalled Rail Traffic

The passengers in the Delhi-bound train from Guwahati alleged no action was taken despite complaints.

AC Not Working, Train Riders In Bengal Pulled Chain, Stalled Rail Traffic

The passengers pulled the chain at Malda station. (Representational)

Malda: The passengers of DN Bhramhaputra Mail today protested against non-functioning of AC units in some coaches in Malda town station disrupting train services for hours, a GRP official said.

The passengers of the Delhi-bound train from Guwahati, which arrived at the Malda town station at about 4 am, pulled the chain when it was leaving the platform.

They alleged that no action had been taken even after their complaints at Siliguri and Malda railway stations, GRP Inspector-in-charge of Malda town station Partha Chanda said.

After partial repair of AC units, the passengers boarded the train which resumed journey at about 8 am, he said.

Train services were disrupted in the section for hours following the incident, he said.
 
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