Viral Video: The Vande Bharat Express represents modern rail travel in India. It has state-of-the-art facilities and the most advanced technology, promising not to make headlines for all reasons essentially wrong. A video of the train that went viral brought it into the news nowadays and created a big debate.
Old Engine Tows New Vande Bharat Express
In a Viral Video shared by social media user Adarsh Katiyar, the Vande Bharat Express is being towed by an engine of a conventional train. Well, the sight has left many in surprise, as the Vande Bharat is considered one of the most advanced running trains in the country. The video instantly went viral, with their reactions oozing out in shock and disbelief.
Accompanying reports with the video quote that this happened when the Vande Bharat Express, while on its way from New Delhi to Varanasi, developed technical problems at the Bharthana railway station in Etawah. The train, therefore, had to be brought to a hold and was rescued by the engine of an older train, as can be seen in the video. This situation has led to a lot of speculations regarding the reliability of such a train and how far Indian Railways are going to be able to keep up with such advanced technology.
Technical Glitch at Bharthana Station
Despite the trending video, Indian Railways has yet to confirm the occurrence officially. Without confirmation, discussions and speculations keep circling among passengers and rail enthusiasts. Yet another proof that high-tech infrastructure does appear to be a challenge in the country.
Note- We do not confirm the claim made in the viral video. This news has been written on the basis of information available on the internet.