Train collision: Driver whose tractor-trolley caused the accident booked
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Chandigarh: An FIR has been lodged against the driver, whose tractor-trolley got stuck on the railway tracks because of his negligence, leading to an accident involving
New Delhi–Chandigarh-Una-Daulatpur Chowk Jan Shatabdi Express
(12057) on Thursday night.
The train collided with a stranded tractor-trolley on the tracks near Una around 9.15pm. The engine and one coach of the train suffered damage, but no injuries or casualties were reported, railway officials said.The Railway Protection Force (RPF), which impounded the tractor, said efforts are underway to trace the absconding driver.According to officials, the incident occurred between Nangaldam and Una stations when the train was approaching Una.
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The tractor-trolley, reportedly out of control, had veered onto the railway tracks and struck an overhead equipment (OHE) mast before coming to a halt. The train had relatively few passengers on board as it was nearing its final stops at Una and Daulatpur Chowk.Ambala division railway manager (DRM) Vinod Bhatia said the section was cleared promptly, with rescue teams reaching the accident site without delay. He emphasised that the event was purely accidental and not connected to any broader emergency situation.Senior divisional commercial manager (DCM) Varinder Kumar said a joint investigation conducted by railway officials and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) confirmed the sequence of events. The engine and one coach bore the brunt of the impact, though four coaches in total sustained damage.Railway authorities managed to pull the train back using another locomotive, ensuring minimal disruption to services. The train was delayed for about 35 minutesIntensive checking at railway stationIn the wake of failed drone attack in Chandigarh, the RPF and government railway police (GRP) conducted a massive search operation at Chandigarh railway station. RPF officials said passengers were thoroughly frisked and the luggage was also checked using sniffer dog squads, hand-held metal detectors and bomb squads. Passengers coming to the railway station were checked at both ends, Chandigarh as well as Panchkula side, said RPF.
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