A brief spell of panic gripped passengers on the Mysuru–Talaguppa Express on Wednesday when the train’s engine and coaches uncoupled while crossing the Tunga River bridge near Malleshwaranagar.
Sources said a few coaches came to a standstill on the bridge, while the remaining portion of the train halted near a nearby railway crossing. The loco pilot, upon detecting the separation, promptly stopped the train and informed railway staff. Technical teams arrived swiftly, resolved the issue, and reattached the coaches. The train then continued its journey to Mysuru without further trouble.
In a separate incident the same day, the Bengaluru–Dharwad Vande Bharat Express experienced a technical fault, resulting in a 45-minute unscheduled stop near Davangere. The issue led to inconvenience for passengers, though no injuries or safety risks were reported.
Railway officials are investigating both incidents to determine their causes and assess safety procedures. While no casualties occurred, both events have raised concerns over maintenance and mechanical reliability in high-traffic railway routes.
Passengers have urged authorities to strengthen routine inspections and ensure swift response systems to avoid such breakdowns in the future.
These back-to-back disruptions have once again brought attention to the importance of rail infrastructure upkeep and emergency preparedness, especially in crucial intercity routes connecting Karnataka’s major regions.