Tirupati: The Bengaluru-bound Vande Bharat Express was briefly delayed on Sunday evening after colliding with two cows on the railway tracks near the Hindupur railway station in the Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh.The incident occurred when the Kacheguda–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express was heading toward its destination.According to railway authorities, the two cows suddenly strayed onto the tracks to cross over just as the semi-high-speed train was approaching. The collision resulted in a loud impact, prompting the alert loco pilot to immediately apply the emergency brakes and bring the train to a complete halt.While both animals were killed on the spot, officials confirmed that no passengers or crew members sustained any injuries. The loud noise and sudden braking caused temporary anxiety among the passengers, but the situation was quickly brought under control.Hindupur railway officials and technical teams rushed to the site to inspect the tracks and evaluate the train. After clearing the carcasses from the line and performing a thorough safety check, engineering teams confirmed that the train had escaped major structural damage.The Vande Bharat Express was given the green signal to resume its journey after being stationary for just over half an hour. While the primary train suffered only minor cosmetic scratches, overall rail traffic on the specific route faced minor disruptions for a couple of hours before operations returned to normal.