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Charminar Express halts in Telangana after sparks and smoke from wheel brake issue
India
Published on 26 April 2026
Brake binding sparked smoke and sparks from the wheel
The Charminar Express was briefly halted at Aler Railway Station in Telangana on April 25 after smoke and sparks were spotted from a coach’s wheel. Railway staff traced the cause to brake binding, acted quickly to extinguish the issue, and the train resumed to Tambaram soon after. No damage or injuries were reported.
- Train stopped at Aler Railway Station after smoke and sparks
- Cause traced to brake binding on a coach wheel
- Staff extinguished the issue promptly
- No injuries or damage reported
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