**Panic on Delhi–Dr Ambedkar Nagar Express as Smoke Detected Near Kota**
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Panic spread among passengers aboard the Delhi–Dr Ambedkar Nagar Express (Train No 20156) early Tuesday morning after smoke was noticed in one of the coaches.
The incident occurred around 5:30 am near Kota when passengers in the B4 coach woke up to the sight of smoke and the sound of the fire alarm. This prompted fears of a fire outbreak and led to considerable anxiety among travelers.
Railway officials confirmed that the train, which departs from Delhi at 11:25 pm and arrives in Indore the next day around noon, was immediately halted. The affected coach was evacuated promptly to ensure passenger safety.
Railway staff arrived at the spot swiftly and conducted a thorough inspection of the coach. Upon investigation, it was discovered that rats had chewed through some electrical wires, causing a short circuit that resulted in the smoke.
The technical team quickly repaired the damaged wiring, and all coaches were inspected thoroughly before the train was allowed to continue its journey.
During the 15-minute halt in a forested area, passengers remained outside the train, visibly anxious and concerned about the incident. Once repairs were completed, the train resumed its journey toward Indore without further issues.
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**Route Diversion for Bareilly–Indore Express Due to Jhansi Station Upgrade**
In a separate development, the North Central Railway has announced a temporary route change for one Indore-bound train due to upgradation work at Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station.
According to Railway PRO Khemraj Meena, Train No 14320 Bareilly–Indore Express will run via the Gwalior–Guna–Bina route instead of its regular path from November 26 to January 7, 2026.
As a consequence, the train will not stop at Jhansi during this period, which will affect passengers who board or alight there.
The Railways have advised travelers to check updated schedules on the NTES app or the official railway website before planning their journeys.
[Story by Staff Reporter]
https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mp-news-panic-on-delhiindore-express-after-smoke-detected-courtesy-rats
