NIA joins probe after track tampering attempt
Chennai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) joined local police in investigating an attempt to sabotage train operations near Tiruvalangadu station in Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred early on Friday on the Arakkonam–Chennai section.
Unknown people removed track fastenings, aiming to disrupt railway movement. An accident was prevented after the station's Electronic Interlocking (EI) system raised an alert at 1.20am, and railway staff responded immediately. A pointsman inspecting the site confirmed that bolts on point number 64 were removed. Staff secured the point before any trains passed.
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The EI system is a computer-based setup that monitors and controls signals and track switches. It automatically detects faults and prevents conflicting train movements by locking unsafe routes, allowing railway operators to respond quickly.
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Southern Railway officials said that on the outlook, it appears to be a deliberate act to endanger safety. Tamil Nadu police, Railway Protection Force, and govt railway police already began their investigation, and NIA officials will be joining them soon.
Following the incident, surveillance across sensitive track zones is being increased. A similar tampering case was reported at Kavarapettai in Oct 2024. tnn
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