Satna (Madhya Pradesh): In a remarkable display of vigilance and quick thinking, a diligent loco pilot successfully prevented a potential train catastrophe in Satna on Sunday. The incident occurred on the railway track connecting Satna-Uchehra stations, which falls under the purview of the West Central Railway on the prestigious Mumbai-Howrah railway line.
According to available information, a critical situation arose when the Mahakaushal Express was traversing through Satna during the late hours of Sunday. It was discovered that several concrete sleepers on the down track, specifically between Piprikala and Kundahari, were shockingly found to be unlocked. This alarming discovery raised immediate concerns for the safety of the train and its passengers.
Responding swiftly to the precarious situation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) promptly registered a case against unidentified perpetrators under section 150 of the Railway Act. This action highlights the seriousness with which authorities are addressing the incident, aiming to identify and bring to justice those responsible for endangering the lives of countless commuters.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical role played by vigilant and responsible personnel within the railway system. The loco pilot's attentiveness and quick action averted what could have been a devastating train tragedy, safeguarding the well-being of the passengers aboard the Mahakaushal Express.
How The Incident Unfolded?
According to a report by ABP News, the incident became known after the loco pilot of Mahakaushal Express spotted a disturbance on the railway track after something collided with the train engine on Sunday night. The loco pilot informed the railway control in Jabalpur about the disturbance. On his alert, the RPF team reached the spot along with the officers of the operating department and found that 37 concrete sleepers were unlocked on the down track between Piprikala and Kundahari.
The investigation team, reportedly recovered more than 150 keys from the spot. According to railway sources, preliminary investigation has revealed that unknown miscreants had taken out the keys used to lock the sleepers. Two cycles, a hammer and wrench have also been seized from the spot.
Sleepers Locked Within 40 Mins
After inspection, all the sleepers were locked within 40 min and train operations began as usual.
RPF Commandant Arun Tripathi told the media that on the complaint of Varun Shukla, senior section engineer of Rail Path Uchehra, a case has been registered against unknown accused under Section-150 of Railway Act 1989 at Uchehra police station. A team of 4 RPF inspectors has been formed to identify and arrest the unknown accused. More than 2 dozen railway police personnel have been included in the team.
