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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Safety scare: Vande Bharat Express to Bengaluru halts due to ‘hot axle'. What is it and how it happens
In a safety scare, a Vande Bharat Express traveling from Dharwad to Bengaluru was brought to a halt at Davangere on Friday afternoon after an overheated axle was identified in coach C4, according to South Western Railway (SWR), news agency PTI reported. A Vande Bharat train (HT File Photo) The issue came to light at approximately 3:30 pm, when a level crossing gatekeeper near Amaravati Colony spotted signs of a 'hot axle'. ALSO READ | Aboard flagship Vande Bharat: Leaking coach roof soaks passengers; video sparks outrage What is a 'hot axle' and how it happens 'Hot axle' is a condition where abnormal friction within the axle can produce intense heat, smoke, or even fire. A foreign object lodged near the axle likely caused the friction, a railway official told PTI. Such situations, if not addressed immediately, can pose serious safety risks, he said. ALSO READ | Vande Bharat passenger thrashed for refusing seat to BJP MLA, video goes viral As a precaution, the train was stopped and carefully inspected at Davangere. In order to reduce disruption for passengers, alternative travel options were quickly arranged. SWR said that travellers were transferred to Jan Shatabdi Express and Jodhpur Express to continue their journey to Bengaluru. Refreshments were distributed at Arsikere station, and help desks were set up at both KSR Bengaluru (SBC) and Yesvantpur (YPR) stations to provide further assistance. Passengers who were moved to other trains will also receive a fare adjustment refund upon arrival in Bengaluru, officials said. ALSO READ | 'Best gift for our son': Varanasi couple celebrates kid's birthday aboard Kashmir's first Vande Bharat train A total of 502 passengers were on board at the time of the incident. All were safely accommodated and supported by railway personnel throughout the process. South Western Railway issued an apology for the disruption and expressed gratitude to passengers for their understanding and cooperation during the unexpected delay. (With inputs from PTI)
South Wales Argus
18 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Cameron Norrie takes 'ace' train to Wimbledon training
It comes as today's draw means that the British number three will play Roberto Bautista Agut on Monday 30th June for his first match of the Championship. Seasoned campaigner Norrie, 29, has endured a difficult couple of years and before the French Open, had progressed past the third round of a Grand Slam on just a solitary occasion since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals back in 2022. But he showed signs of his old best in Paris by lowering the colours of Daniil Medvedev, the world No.11 and 2021 US Open champion, in a battle of the baseliners to reach the last-16 and send him towards SW19 with a renewed streak of confidence. Surprised onlookers saw Norrie boarding the train at London Waterloo, where he was sporting his tennis whites and carrying his bag to training. On board, he was spotted reviewing the Wimbledon draw, announced earlier today, on his phone. As he arrived at Wimbledon station, he took selfies with excited fans. Norrie took 'The Ace', an SWR Arterio train named after the Wimbledon Championships, and one of the five Arterios named in celebration of the many sporting locations along the SWR network. Tens of thousands of excited tennis fans are set to take SWR services to the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon, as the All England Club opens its doors to the tennis world once again.
Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Cameron Norrie boards special Wimbledon train after being handed tough draw
The British tennis star hopped on on a train ahead of Wimbledon starting on Monday, when he will take on Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round British tennis player Cameron Norrie was spotted taking a South Western Railway (SWR) train, suitably named 'The Ace', to the training courts at Wimbledon. It comes as Friday's draw means that the British number three will play Roberto Bautista Agut on Monday for his first match of the Championship. Seasoned campaigner Norrie, 29, has endured a difficult couple of years and before the French Open, had progressed past the third round of a Grand Slam on just a solitary occasion since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals back in 2022. But he showed signs of his old best in Paris by lowering the colours of Daniil Medvedev, the world No.11 and 2021 US Open champion, in a battle of the baseliners to reach the last-16 and send him towards SW19 with a renewed streak of confidence. Surprised onlookers saw Norrie boarding the train at London Waterloo, where he was sporting his tennis whites and carrying his bag to training. On board, he was spotted reviewing the Wimbledon draw on his phone. As he arrived at Wimbledon station, he took selfies with excited fans. Norrie took 'The Ace', an SWR Arterio train named after the Wimbledon Championships, and one of the five Arterios named in celebration of the many sporting locations along the SWR network. Tens of thousands of excited tennis fans are set to take SWR services to the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon, as the All England Club opens its doors to the tennis world once again.
The Herald Scotland
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Cameron Norrie takes 'ace' train to Wimbledon training
Seasoned campaigner Norrie, 29, has endured a difficult couple of years and before the French Open, had progressed past the third round of a Grand Slam on just a solitary occasion since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals back in 2022. But he showed signs of his old best in Paris by lowering the colours of Daniil Medvedev, the world No.11 and 2021 US Open champion, in a battle of the baseliners to reach the last-16 and send him towards SW19 with a renewed streak of confidence. Surprised onlookers saw Norrie boarding the train at London Waterloo, where he was sporting his tennis whites and carrying his bag to training. On board, he was spotted reviewing the Wimbledon draw, announced earlier today, on his phone. As he arrived at Wimbledon station, he took selfies with excited fans. Norrie took 'The Ace', an SWR Arterio train named after the Wimbledon Championships, and one of the five Arterios named in celebration of the many sporting locations along the SWR network. Tens of thousands of excited tennis fans are set to take SWR services to the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon, as the All England Club opens its doors to the tennis world once again.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Train services in Mysuru division to be affected by canal crossing work on June 30
The Mysuru Division of South Western Railways (SWR) has cancelled, partially cancelled, regulated and rescheduled a number of trains on June 30 in view of the Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited (VJNL) canal crossing work between Habanghatta-Arsikere section. Cancelled A statement here said Train No. 56267 Arsikere-Mysuru passenger, Train No. 16206 Mysuru-Talguppa Express, Train No. 16205 Talguppa-Mysuru Express, whose journeys were scheduled to commence on June 30 have been cancelled. Partially cancelled Train No 16225 Mysuru – Shivamogga Town Express, which is scheduled to commence its journey on June 30, will be partially cancelled between Mysuru – Arsikere and will originate from Arsikere instead of Mysuru at its scheduled departure time from Arsikere. Regulation Train No. 56266 Mysuru – Arsikere Passenger, which is scheduled to commence its journey on June 30, will be regulated en-route for 60 minutes. Rescheduling Meanwhile, Train No. 56265 Arsikere – Mysuru Passenger, which is scheduled to commence its journey on June 30, will be rescheduled by 60 minutes from Arsikere. Similiarly, Train No. 06269 Mysuru – SMVT Bengaluru Passenger Special, scheduled to commence its journey on June 30, will be rescheduled by 60 minutes from Mysuru, said a press statement issued by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway.
