<p>South Eastern Railway officials said the incident occurred around 3.52 AM when a local villager alerted the driver who applied the brakes immediately.<br /><br />As the train was running at high speed, 22 coaches had passed over the fracture before the 24-coach train could be stopped.<br /><br />Railwaymen from Kharagpur repaired the track and the train resumed its journey at 5.58 AM, they said, adding that no one was hurt.<br /><br />According to sources, the crack prima facie appeared to be caused by a change in temperature, but inquiries are on to ascertain its exact cause.<br /><br />"The police has been informed about the incident and they are looking into it," they said.</p>
<p>South Eastern Railway officials said the incident occurred around 3.52 AM when a local villager alerted the driver who applied the brakes immediately.<br /><br />As the train was running at high speed, 22 coaches had passed over the fracture before the 24-coach train could be stopped.<br /><br />Railwaymen from Kharagpur repaired the track and the train resumed its journey at 5.58 AM, they said, adding that no one was hurt.<br /><br />According to sources, the crack prima facie appeared to be caused by a change in temperature, but inquiries are on to ascertain its exact cause.<br /><br />"The police has been informed about the incident and they are looking into it," they said.</p>