Archive · 21 May 2025
Alert Pilots Prevented Derailment of Two Trains in UP
Someone tried to make two trains crash by putting wooden logs on the tracks in Uttar Pradesh.
Luckily, the train drivers saw the logs and stopped the trains in time, so nobody got hurt.
Police are now trying to find out who did this and why.
They are looking into the situation, but no one has been caught yet.
The trains involved were the Rajdhani Express and the Kathgodam Express.
Two major trains, Rajdhani Express and Kathgodam Express, were targeted.
Wooden logs were placed on the tracks in Hardoi district, UP.
Loco pilots spotted the obstructions and applied emergency brakes.
The incidents occurred on Monday evening between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations.
Police are investigating the sabotage attempts; no arrests yet.
- Who
- Unknown individuals are suspected of placing obstructions.
- What
- Attempts were made to derail Rajdhani Express and Kathgodam Express.
- When
- Monday evening
- Where
- Between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations in Hardoi district, UP
- Why
- The motive behind the sabotage is under investigation.
- Trains Targeted
- Rajdhani Express, Kathgodam Express
- Location
- Hardoi district, UP
- Obstruction
- Wooden logs on the tracks
- Action Taken
- Loco pilots applied emergency brakes
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing; FIR filed against unknown persons
Sources
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