Overview
- The Information and Broadcasting Ministry, via PIB, termed the viral video misleading and said the motion was within CEN and BIS limits.
- NHLML project director Pooja Mishra said the swing occurred during OEM emergency-brake and sway tests and was tracked by sensors.
- Officials explained that flexible joints and spring‑loaded supports are designed to absorb wind and dynamic forces during operation.
- Varanasi’s divisional administration inspected the site, warned against misinformation, and reported no safety incidents during trials so far.
- The 3.75–3.85 km, ₹800–₹815 crore line linking Cantonment station to Godowlia remains under test, with overseas consultants to certify safety and a launch targeted around May 2026.