Anurag Kumar
On Monday, a loco pilot in Chittorgarh played a crucial role in preventing a severe catastrophe that may have resulted in the derailment of the Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express. The driver noticed that there was a collection of stones, some of which were as large as a brick, that had been placed on the tracks, which presented a significant risk for an accident. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train on September 24.
Online users watched in rapt attention as video clips of railroad workers clearing stones from the rails went viral. It was clear that a rod made of iron had been placed between the fish plates that made up the tracks. After spotting the debris about 10 in the morning, the loco pilot put on the emergency brakes and brought the train to a stop.
#WATCH | Vande Bharat Udaipur-Jaipur stopped in the Gangarar-Soniyana section due to the placing of some ballast on the track and of two rods, of one foot each, in the joggle plate.
(Source: North Western Railway) pic.twitter.com/SE4bwocNfQ
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) October 2, 2023
After doing a comprehensive check, the staff members discovered a loose fastener, which they promptly fixed by removing it. According to a representative from the railway company, there were two iron rods that were each one foot in length and had been secured to the track.
“The pilot of the locomotive shown excellent presence of mind and not only cleared away all of the debris, but also made sure that the entire stretch is free from obstructions. He also alerted the control room, which resulted in teams from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) being dispatched to the area, according to what north-west railway’s chief PRO Shashi Kiran was quoted as saying by PTI.
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According to the highest ranking official, a case has been opened, and he or she also added that action will be done against anti-social individuals who are found to be responsible after an investigation.
