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    For Jane Austen and her heroines, walking was more than a pastime – it was a form of resistance

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Watch: Commuters escape as plumes of black smoke come out of a train and cause panic in Chennai

The authorities at Southern Railways clarified there was no fire. The smoke was caused by an issue in the Head on Generation coupler, they said.

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Jun 23, 2023 · 06:00 pm
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Lokmanya Tilak Express, engine on fire near @Chennai_central...#Lokmanya_Tilak pic.twitter.com/yP6GZ1q86n

— R.SARATH BABU (@sarath1384) June 22, 2023

It is hereby clarified that there was no fire involved. Smoke got emitted due to trouble in the HOG coupler. The same attended and smoke has been stopped. Train resumed its journey.

— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) June 22, 2023
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