Engine with 2 coaches detach from train near Vadodara station

Vadodara: Passengers travelling in Ahmedabad-Mumbai Karnavati Express were shocked when the engine of the train along with two other coaches got detached from the rest of the train while it was on the move near Vadodara railway station on Wednesday morning.
The coaches of the special Karnavati Express (02934) headed towards Mumbai got uncoupled near Vadodara around 6.50 am.
According to railway officials, the train had departed from Vadodara railway station at 6.45 am. Just five minutes later, the coaches of the train uncoupled separating the engine and two forward coaches from the rest of the train. “The incident occurred between Vadodara railway station and Vishwamitri railway station,” said Khemraj Meena, public relations officer of Vadodara railway division.
“There were 20 coaches attached to the engine. Two coaches remained with the engine while 18 other coaches got separated due to uncoupling,” said Meena, adding that the engine had moved away for nearly 22-23 metres before it stopped.
The guard who was in the last coach of the train alerted both the loco pilot and control room of the railway division after which officials rushed to the spot. “Within 35 minutes, the train was coupled again and resumed its forward journey. It departed from the spot at 7.25 am,” he said.
Railway officials have ordered an inquiry into the incident. “Although it could have not resulted into a major accident but we are probing the issue to find out the reason behind uncoupling which could be due to brake binding or track problem or any other technical reason,” said the railway official.