Shatabdi Express coach goes missing at Delhi station? Here's what went wrong

Passengers were left frustrated and angry at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday after the Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express failed to depart on time, even though its scheduled departure time of 7:20 am had passed. As per reports, the delay was caused by a logistical mistake: an entire coach, including an executive class compartment, was missing from the train.

A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed large groups of passengers confronting Railway Police Force (RPF) personnel and other officials, seeking answers. Some passengers claimed they were told the delay was caused because an executive coach had not been attached to the train.



According to an Indian Express report, railway authorities later admitted the error, explaining that the missing coach was a result of a logistical oversight. They reassured the public that steps were being taken to rectify the situation.

Passengers expressed their dismay on social media.

One X user wrote, “Most pathetic experience. Sitting in Amritsar Shatabdi train. Not started yet. I didn't know the exact reason but sources say they are adding one more coach and punishing passengers sitting in 15 coaches.”

Inputs from agencies