Delay in train service: Railways orders probe

KOCHI: The railways has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which the Ernakulam Junction-Kottayam passenger train halted at a deserted area near Tripunithura after the engine developed a technical snag on Thursday night.
The inquiry was ordered after passengers alleged that railway authorities failed to carry out remedial measures. Following the incident, commuters in the passenger train, that left Ernakulam Junction at 8.35 pm, had complained that they were not informed about the delay and also not made any alternative transport arrangement to reach the nearest station.
The train finally resumed journey at 11.40pm after another engine was brought from Ernakulam.
As it was dark and raining, passengers, including women, were literally stuck inside compartments.