*Sudden jolt of power short circuit and shortage creates havok in Bokaro and neighbouring stations.*
Traffic was shut down for few moments after a very sudden power jolt at BKSC substation. Subsequently, BJE & PRR substations were also affected heavily due to the shock. Electric trains running in MURI-BKSC, BKSC-BJE sections came to temporary halt. Although electricity was resumed in PRR-MURI section with 3 seconds, after alternate supply from PRR(25kV, nWBSEDCL) substation, BKSC sidings and sections couldn't be revived quickly. No power was supplied even after repeatative requests to CTPS.
Fortunately, power...
more... was resumed after 20 mins of struggle. Few damaged electronic components needs to repaired/replaced as said by workshop engineers. "Zonal level enquiry will be made regarding power supply",said A K Mukherjee, divisional engineer.