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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Seventh train sabotage attempt averted in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Averting yet another incident of suspected sabotage, the alert loco-pilots and the train manager of Tanakpur-Bareilly City passenger train spotted trouble on the tracks and acted swiftly to prevent a potential disaster on June 1. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident took place on the railway tracks near Dohna station in Bareilly. It was the seventh such incident in the state this summer. The culprits, still unidentified, had tampered with the point mechanism, a system that guides trains between tracks at junctions. They stuffed ballast—the crushed stones that stabilize railway tracks—between the tongue rail and stock rail, jamming the mechanism designed to ensure smooth train transitions. The tongue rail, a tapered, movable rail that fits snugly against the fixed stock rail (of the main track), was left inoperable, threatening to derail the train by disrupting its path. Adding to the sabotage, the unidentified miscreants bent the earthing plate, a flat metal component connecting the overhead equipment (OHE) to the switch expansion joint rail (SWJR). The SWJR allows rails to expand and contract with temperature changes while maintaining the switch's functionality. Station master Bhupinder Arora of Dohna station reported the incident via a memo, prompting immediate action. The Northeastern Railway's Izzatnagar division confirmed the sabotage, and an FIR was filed at Bhojipura station under Section 150 of the Railway Act (malicious attempts to wreck trains). Senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya said that a team has been formed to track down those responsible for this dangerous act. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On May 31, loco-pilots of the 64021 Delhi-Shamli MEMU train averted disaster when they spotted a 12-foot iron pipe, ballast, and a broken concrete tube placed on the tracks near Shamli station. Before that, on the intervening night May 29-30, an attempt to derail the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express (22824) was foiled after ballast was found on the tracks between Bheerpur and Meja Road in Prayagraj. In the same month, two attempts to derail Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express (20504) and Kathgodam Express (15044) were recorded on May 19, near Dalelnagar and Umar Tali stations of Hardoi district, when an unknown person had kept wooden log on rail track.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
7th train sabotage attempt thwarted in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: On Sunday night, June 1, the railway tracks near Dohna station in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district became the scene of yet another alarming sabotage attempt—the seventh such incident in the state this summer. Around 11:55 pm, alert loco-pilots and the train manager of the 05307 Tanakpur-Bareilly City passenger train spotted trouble on the tracks and acted swiftly to prevent a potential disaster. The culprits, still unidentified, had tampered with the point mechanism, system that guides trains between tracks at junctions. They stuffed ballast—the crushed stones that stabilize railway tracks—between the tongue rail and stock rail, jamming the mechanism designed to ensure smooth train transitions. The tongue rail, a tapered, movable rail that fits snugly against the fixed stock rail (of the main track), was left inoperable, threatening to derail the train by disrupting its path. Adding to the sabotage, the unidentified miscreants bent the earthing plate, a flat metal component connecting the overhead equipment (OHE) to the switch expansion joint rail (SWJR). The SWJR allows rails to expand and contract with temperature changes while maintaining the switch's functionality. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo Station Master Bhupinder Arora of Dohna station reported the incident via a memo, prompting immediate action. The Northeastern Railway's Izzatnagar division confirmed the sabotage, and an FIR was filed at Bhojipura station under Section 150 of the Railway Act (malicious attempts to wreck trains). Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya said, that a team has been formed to track down those responsible for this dangerous act. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Uttar Pradesh. Just a night earlier, on May 31, loco-pilots of the 64021 Delhi-Shamli MEMU train averted disaster when they spotted a 12-foot iron pipe, ballast, and a broken concrete tube placed on the tracks near Shamli station. Before that, on the intervening night May 29-30, an attempt to derail the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express (22824) was foiled after ballast was found on the tracks between Bheerpur and Meja Road in Prayagraj. In the same month, two attempts to derail Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express (20504) and Kathgodam Express (15044) were recorded on May 19, near Dalelnagar and Umar Tali stations of Hardoi district, when an unknown person had kept wooden log on rail track. The state has seen a string of similar incidents in recent months: April 22, 2025: A nearly six feet long and three feet wide metal door was found on the rail track between Utraitai Junction and Bakkas railway station. The matter came to light after a freight train hit the metal door, which led to damage of several pandrol clips that hold rail with concrete sleeper. April 16, 2025: Delhi-bound Garib Rath express narrowly avoided derailment after striking a mango tree branch placed on the rail track in Malihabad area of Lucknow. October 6, 2024: An alert loco-pilot promptly brought 04251 Rae-Bareli Junction-Raghuraj Singh passenger train to a halt after detecting a heap of soil impeding the railway tracks near Raghuraj Singh station, preventing a potential derailment. October 2, 2024: A fire extinguisher belonging to the railways was discovered on the tracks near Ambiyapur station in Kanpur dehat. September 29, 2024: A fire extinguisher was found on the rail tracks between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations in Kanpur. The extinguisher belonged to the railways. September 22, 2024: A mini empty gas cylinder was found on a loopline at Prempur railway station, an intermediate station between Kanpur Central and Fatehpur in the North Central Railway (NCR) zone. September 16, 2024: Delhi bound Swatantrata Senani Express's (12561) loco-engine suffered failure, after it hit a wooden log lying on a rail track between Ghazipur Ghat and Ghazipur City railway station. September 9, 2024: LPG filled gas cylinder kept on rail track between Barrajpur and Utripura on the Kanpur-Kasganj route, was hit by Bhiwani-bound Kalindi Express (14117). December 6, 2023: Rail kept on track was crushed by Banaras bound Shiv Ganga express (12560) in Khurja area of Bulandshahr . Police recovered a total seven chunks of rail.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Passengers welcome Railways' decision to withdraw move to close Vellarakkad station
Local train passengers have welcomed the Railways' decision to revoke its earlier plan to shut down the Vellarakkad railway station, citing poor revenue. As per the latest announcement, the halt station will continue to operate as usual for local commuters. The decision was reversed following strong protests by residents. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders had also raised the issue with the Union Railway Minister, seeking special consideration. According to communication from railway authorities, four local trains will now be permitted to halt at the station: the Shoranur–Kannur MEMU, Kozhikode–Kannur Passenger, Kannur–Shoranur Passenger, and Kannur–Shoranur MEMU. 'We were shocked by the earlier announcement that the station would be shut from May 30. Many passengers who rely on this service were deeply concerned,' said P. Mini, a commuter from Moodadi. She added that the only hope at the time was the assurance from people's representatives and some political leaders who promised swift intervention. In response to the protests, Koyilandy MLA Kanathil Jameela also took up the matter with the State government and the Railway authorities. She had termed the decision 'unfortunate,' pointing out the inconvenience for locals who would have had to rely on more expensive transport alternatives. Some local passengers said they plan to send postcards to the Railway officials to express their gratitude. They also suggested that with basic improvements and better passenger facilities, the station could begin to generate more revenue in the future.
The Print
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Redeveloped Bundi railway station blend of modern development, cultural heritage: Om Birla
The redeveloped station was among 103 Amrit Stations Modi virtually inaugurated in different parts of the country. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a national programme that aims to enhance and modernise 1,275 stations across the country. Addressing a gathering here in Bundi for the inauguration, Birla said the station which has been modernised at Rs 8.15 crore, not only serves as a modern passenger hub, it also represents the vision, perspective, and progress of a new India. Bundi (Rajasthan) May 22 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota Bundi MP Om Birla said the redeveloped Bundi railway station, which was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, is a unique blend of modern development and cultural heritage. Birla said Bundi was moving towards a new identity and there have been continuous efforts to boost its tourism potential. 'Significant work has been done in this direction, and many projects are ongoing. The goal is to enhance Bundi with a commitment to its heritage as well as the development of the city.' 'Whether it's sports, health, education, tourism, or infrastructure, Bundi's landscape is set to change in the coming times,' the Kota-Bundi MP added. The speaker said the rail network is rapidly expanding across the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, providing world-class facilities to passengers. 'In the past 11 years, major and suburban railway stations in the Kota-Bundi region have been redeveloped. New rail services and Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains have made commuting easier,' Birla said. He said a Vande Bharat train halting at Bundi will also boost its tourism. Stations at Kota, Ramganj Mandi, Modak, Keshoraipatan, Bundi, Kapren, Digod, and Arnetha now offer better connectivity to passengers, Birla added. The Bundi railway station showcases a blend of convenience, beauty, and heritage. Facilities include a grand entrance, attractive facade, high mast lighting, modern waiting rooms, a new ticket counter, clean modern toilets, and accessible ramps for differently-abled people, an official statement said. The station is fully disabled-friendly to ensure a comfortable, safe, and modern travel experience for all passengers, it said. Bundi MLA Harimohan Sharma, Bundi district BJP president Rameshwar Meena, Bundi Municipal Council Chairman Saroj Agrawal and railway officials were present at the event. PTI COR SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Work on laying two more tracks beyond Arakkonam station may begin in July
: The Southern Railway is planning to start work on doubling the tracks beyond Arakkonam railway station to enhance the operational efficiency of electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains as well as mail and express trains in the west section. The project is likely to be taken up in July. It would help improve the operation of the train services till and beyond Arakkonam. A senior official of the Chennai division of Southern Railway said more than 50 services, including the recently reintroduced Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains (Salem to Arakkonam) along with several mail and express trains, were operated beyond Arakkonam on the west section. The west section — supposed to be the longest for operating suburban trains — attracts lakhs of commuters from Thiruttani and Arakkonam. Due to the presence of only two tracks beyond Arakkonam station, the mail and express trains take precedence over suburban trains when they cross the tracks to take the main line, resulting in the latter, bound for Arakkonam junction and beyond, being held up near the Thiruvalangadu railway station. This is the same situation for suburban trains originating from Thiruttani and Arakkonam and bound for the Moore Market Complex (MMC) station. To ease congestion, two additional tracks have been proposed to be constructed beyond Arakkonam railway station. T. Senthilkumar, a frequent traveller in suburban trains from Arakkonam says, during peak hours, suburban trains bound for Arakkonam station are held up near Thiruvalangadu railway station for nearly 10 to 15 minutes almost daily, causing hardship to commuters. Even as the expansion work will improve the operational efficiency of suburban train services bound for Arakkonam, commuters of Tiruvallur and Avadi want the railway officials to increase the train services at least during peak hours. They also want the officials to prevent suburban trains from being halted at stations due to the lack of signal, inconveniencing office-goers in the city. According to S. Harikrishnan, a commuter from Avadi, suburban services have been reduced after the upgrade from nine-car rakes to 12. Moreover, trains have been delayed on a daily basis due to signal issues near Villivakkam and Vyasarpadi, particularly during morning hours. This further slowed down the arrival of trains at the MMC station and affected other train services. The railway official said Southern Railway had, in May 2018, completed the remodelling of Arakkonam Station Yard at a cost of ₹35 crore, thereby boosting the efficiency of train services and improving passenger safety in the west section. The upgrade involved straightening of tracks, lengthening of service roads, extension of platforms to accommodate 26/24 coaches, commissioning of new electronic interlocking signal system, and removal of 'diamond' crossovers that slowed down the trains.
