Vellore
The EMU (electrical multiple unit) started its journey to Salem from Arakkonam at 4.40 am when its pantograph broke when it neared Kethandapatti resulting in the train coming to a halt. The driver immediately alerted Jolarpet railway station officials resulting in the Seshadri Express and Kovai Express from Chennai being halted in other stations.
Jolarpet railway workers carried out the repairs and replaced the broken pantograph in another two hours following which the delayed EMU proceeded on its journey as also the Seshadri and Kovai express trains.
Meanwhile, 42-year-old railway worker Gopinathan, who has helped in the repair works was hit by Chennai bound Lalbagh Express when he was crossing the tracks. Gopinathan, a resident of New Hotel Street in Jolarpet, died on the spot. The railway police have registered a case andare investigating.
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