VISAKHAPATNAM: Three persons arrested for pelting stones at Vande Bharat Express. In the stone pelting that took place on Wednesday at Kancharapalem near Visakhapatnam, windows of coach were damaged. CCTV footage of stone pelting has also been released.

A preliminary investigation by the RPF found that stones were thrown at the train by youths who were playing near the coach complex in Kancharapalem. A joint team of RPF, GRP and City Police arrested the gang.

Vande Bharat Express has encountered several problems since its launch as it rammed into cattle on several occasions. Most of the accidents have occurred on the Gandhinagar-Mumbai route. The front part of the train has been partially damaged at times leading to disruption in services. The Prime Minister flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vandebharat Express train service on September 30.

Vande Bharat trains are locally manufactured in India. The trains on this route have the distinction of implementing 'kavach' technology. 'Kavach' technology is a system to prevent collision between two trains coming in opposite direction.