Empty Vande Bharat allowed to run 463km despite 'poor power brake'

An empty Vande Bharat train journeyed 463 kilometers from Hatia to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya station despite brake problems. Two loco pilots had reported issues with the power brake before the journey commenced. An investigation revealed that brakes on every coach had been isolated, leading to joint brake failure. The South Eastern Railway's document indicated staff negligence in integrating the braking systems.