Lucknow: The newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express between Gorakhpur and Lucknow via Ayodhya became the point of wrath of people near Sohawal railway station near Ayodhya. The train has already been sent to NER coach and depot in Gorakhpur for repair on Tuesday evening. Police have arrested three persons in this regard.
NE railway has decided to increase the security of the train. Some parts have already been repaired while rest of the parts will be repaired on Saturday.
Instructions have been issued to RPF to escort and three people have been arrested regarding the issue. The train will be repaired at NER coach and depot in Gorakhpur and strict legal action will be taken against such lawless people, said CPRO, NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh.
The train was on way to Lucknow from Gorakhpur on Monday. As soon as it reached near Sohawal railway station, some people started stone pelting on the train damaging window pane of four coaches of executive class. Fotunately, no passenger or staff was injured in the incident.
The people were angry after six goats were mowed down by the train, said police.
