The Mumbai-Nanded <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/indian-railways-expands-mumbai-ahmedabad-vande-bharat-to-20-coaches-amid-rising-demand-23627869" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Vande Bharat Express</a> was delayed on Monday after an overhead equipment (OHE) insulator developed a fault in the Kasara-Igatpuri ghat section, officials said.
Railway officials said the issue was resolved quickly, and the train resumed its journey after a delay of around 32 minutes.
Train No. 20706 Mumbai-Nanded Vande Bharat Express was stopped between Kasara and Igatpuri from 4.35 pm to 5.07 pm.
According to a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/karjat-lonavala-railway-line-disruption-central-railway-extends-train-cancellations-and-diversions-check-details-here-23641437" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Central Railway</a> spokesperson, railway staff immediately attended to the defective OHE insulator and carried out the necessary repairs on priority.
<h2>Services restored after prompt action</h2>
Once the fault was rectified work was completed without any further operational, the Vande Bharat Express resumed its onward journey towards Nanded.
Officials said that the repair work was completed without any further operational issues.
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/15-car-local-trains-on-central-railway-ease-crowding-but-leave-commuters-confused-23640948" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Railway authorities said there were no injuries</a> or safety concerns arising from the incident.
<h2>32 minutes delay</h2>
The delay was limited to approximately 32 minutes, and the train continued its scheduled journey after the overhead equipment was repaired.

Vande Bharat train updates: The Mumbai-Nanded Vande Bharat Express was delayed on Monday after an overhead equipment (OHE) developed a fault near Kasara

Vande Bharat train updates: Mumbai-Nanded Vande Bharat train delayed by 32 minutes after OHE fault near Kasara in Maharashtra

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According to a Central Railway spokesperson, railway staff immediately attended to the defective OHE insulator and carried out the necessary repairs on priority

Mumbai-Nanded Vande Bharat train delayed after OHE fault near Kasara

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