Summary:
- A potential train accident was averted on the Gaya-Dhanvad railway section when a railway track was found broken at Gurpa station.
- The Shalimar Gorakhpur Express train was stopped in time due to the intelligence of railway personnel, preventing a major accident.
- Railway workers immediately started repairing the broken track after informing the control room, and it took about one and a half hours to complete the repairs.
- If the train had passed through the broken track, a major railway accident could have occurred due to the steepness of the track from Koderma to Gaya.
- The RPF Koderma team protected the passengers and assisted in the track repairs.
Railway workers engaged in connecting the tracks
On Wednesday morning, a broken rail track was discovered at Gurpa station on the Gaya-Dhanvad railway section. The railway personnel immediately informed the station master, who took swift action. The Shalimar Gorakhpur Express train was traveling towards Gaya via Gurpa at the time. Thanks to the quick thinking of the railway personnel, a potential train accident was averted by stopping the train. The rail track was broken on the up line between Km 426/07-09.
The station master promptly informed the control room in Dhanbad and initiated the repairs. The Shalimar Gorakhpur Express and Dhanwad Gaya Intercity Express had to be halted at Gurpa station. It took approximately one and a half hours for the railway track to be repaired and made safe for train operations.
The train track is very steep
Railway officials emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that if the express train had passed through the broken track, a major railway accident could have occurred. The track from Koderma to Gaya is known for its steepness, causing the train’s speed to increase. This posed a significant risk to the lives of passengers on board. Despite speed limits being in place, the broken track could have resulted in a catastrophic incident.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) team in Koderma played a crucial role in protecting the passengers and ensuring their safety. They also provided assistance during the track repairs. Thanks to their efforts and the prompt action taken by the railway personnel, a potential disaster was avoided.
News Summary:
- A broken rail track at Gurpa station on the Gaya-Dhanvad railway section was discovered, potentially averting a major train accident.
- The Shalimar Gorakhpur Express train was stopped in time, thanks to the intelligence of railway personnel.
- Railway workers repaired the broken track within one and a half hours, ensuring safe train operations.
- The steepness of the track from Koderma to Gaya increased the risk of a major accident if the train had continued on the broken track.
- The RPF Koderma team protected passengers and assisted in the track repairs.
