Kharagpur, Feb. 22 -- A technical glitch delayed the departure of the New Jalpaiguri-Chennai Central Express (22861) at Soro-Markona in the Kharagpur division on Saturday.

The train's loco developed a technical glitch between Soro and Markona at 2.45 PM, leading to a delay before it finally departed at 6.23 pm.

According to officials, the New Jalpaiguri-Chennai Central Express (22861) was detained between Soro and Markona of the Kharagpur division due to loco trouble at 02:45 PM on February 22. The train did not derail, and no injuries were reported. The loco engine was hit by an object lying on the track and could not be removed.

Soon after the loco engine of the New Jalpaiguri-Chennai Central Express was affected, an alternative engi...