Kite string stalls Lko Metro on key route
Lucknow, April 11 -- Lucknow Metro services were disrupted on Friday afternoon after a wire used as kite string triggered a short circuit in the overhead equipment (OHE) wire between the Charbagh and Alambagh Bus Stand stations around 4:15 pm.
The incident hit operations for over an hour on the Amausi to Munshipulia route.
According to officials, the short circuit slowed operations on this stretch, forcing trains to run on a single line. Commuters experienced delays of around one and a half hours as services were badly affected.
Despite the disruption, Metro operations continued on a parallel line, which helped maintain limited connectivity along the route.
UPMRC managing director Sushil Kumar said that while the issue was expected to be resolved, kites with metallic wires remain a persistent problem for Lucknow Metro. HTC...
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