Stranded railway passengers
After inspections, signalling resumed by 9 pm and services gradually normalised. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
If the issue had worsened, it could have led to a tragedy,” he said. An official said, “Switching off the electronic equipment helped prevent further damage, while manual operations allowed trains to move through the affected section during the disruption; inspection teams will be formed and necessary action will be taken to check what caused the signal panel failure. At least six southbound express and Chennai-bound and suburban services, were affected. Officials saw smoke after a downpour at Karunguzhi, between Chengalpattu and Madurantakam. Staff switched off electronics and operated trains manually. Nine Egmore-southern trains, including Tiruchendur, Kollam, Kanyakumari, Pearl City, Pothigai, Nellai and Pandian expresses, ran two to four hours late. Former DRUCC member R Mathiazhagan urged priority preventive action and monsoon inspections: “It is very important that Southern Railway checks the condition of signalling panels across its jurisdiction. Regular maintenance is essential, especially during the monsoon, as signalling systems play a crucial role in allowing trains to move safely. Download the TOI App.
Chennai: Several thousand passengers bound for southern districts were stranded for nearly three hours on Friday evening after smoke in Karunguzhi station’s signalling panel room, near Chengalpet, disrupted trains.