GG News Bureau
Kanpur, 30th Sept. An alert loco pilot successfully averted a major disaster on Sunday in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when he spotted a suspicious fire safety cylinder on the tracks just in time. The Pushpak Express, traveling from Mumbai to Lucknow, was arriving at the Govindpuri station when the pilot noticed a fire safety cylinder lying on the tracks during the evening hours.
Thanks to the train’s slow speed, the driver was able to promptly apply the brakes and stop the train before any disaster occurred. Reports indicate that the fire extinguisher found on the track had been issued by the railways, raising concerns about safety protocols. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Uttar Pradesh, where various objects such as gas cylinders and pillars have been discovered on railway tracks over the past month.
In a related incident on Saturday, the engine of the No. 15054 Express train, en route from Lucknow to Chhapra (Bihar), struck a stone placed on the railway track in the Bairia area of Ballia. The loco pilot managed to apply emergency brakes upon seeing the obstruction.
Recent Incidents of Track Obstructions
- September 22: A goods train driver spotted an empty LPG cylinder on the tracks near Prempur station in Kanpur and stopped the train in time.
- September 18: A six-meter-long iron pole was discovered on the railway track in Rampur, which was allegedly an attempt to derail the Naini Jan Shatabdi Express. The pilot applied emergency brakes, and two individuals were arrested.
- September 8: The Kalindi Express encountered an LPG cylinder on the tracks while heading from Prayagraj to Bhiwani, also intended to derail the train.
These alarming occurrences underscore the critical need for enhanced safety measures on railway tracks to prevent potential accidents.
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