3 coaches of a local train derailed in Saharanpur, UP
Uttar Pradesh: Three coaches of an empty local train derailed while being taken to the washing shed from Saharanpur railway station on Sunday, officials said. Ambala division’s divisional railway manager (DRM) Mandeep Singh Bhatia told reporters that the memu train was empty and there were no casualties. DRM said, “This incident happened on the washing line at around 3 pm. Due to this, train traffic on the main line was not affected. We are investigating the reasons for derailment and the track is being repaired. Let us tell you that on Sunday afternoon at 12:30 pm, the speed of the slow moving train at the railway station slowed down when four bogies of the MEMU train crashed at a short distance from the station and collided with the train engine at the other end. Due to which the rail traffic has been disrupted. Which gives advantage to the Scots coming from Ambala and Delhi over other drivers for some time. It was found that the accident happened during peace time. During shunting, the speed of the train may have been high or there may not be any fault in the brake system. It may also be that the track is not open or there may be a crack in the track due to which the train derailed. During shunting, there was some error on the part of the driver or other staff. Railway officials have reached the railway track and the work of derailing the train is going on. Accident Investigation of the remains of the train is also going on.
The information about the accident reached Congress leader Muslim Masood. Regarding this accident, the nuclear-armed Railway Minister has said that rail accidents are happening continuously in the country. He asked the Railway Minister to consider the matter and demanded measures for rail safety. A thorough investigation of this accident should be done so that the faults of the accident can be found out and action can be taken against the culprits. Railways should take strict steps for the safety of passengers. This includes regular checking of the track, the layer of the signal system and the trick. Railway employees should be given regular training so that they are not able to start in case of any kind of emergency. Passengers should be advised to maintain safety during rail travel.
