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A major accident was averted with Bareilly-Varanasi Express near Malihabad railway station near Lucknow. According to the information, a conspiracy was hatched to derail the train by placing a wooden block weighing about 6 kg and 2 feet long on the track. As soon as the train reached there, a wooden block got stuck under the train. The pilot of the train showed caution and immediately applied the emergency brake, thereby averting a possible accident.
As soon as information about the incident was received, railway officials and station master were informed.
As soon as information about the incident was received, railway officials and station master were informed. Both tracks were thoroughly examined and an identical wooden block was found on the upper track. Officials removed the blockage from the track and started the process of reopening the track.
After this incident, train operations remained closed for about two hours.
After the incident, the trains remained halted for about two hours, due to which the passengers had to face a lot of trouble. Along with this, considering the seriousness of the incident, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and other security agencies have been alerted. Taking this incident seriously, railway officials have registered a case at Malihabad railway station and started investigation. The police are now trying to find out who hatched the conspiracy and for what purpose.
Railway officials say that this incident happened on the night of October 24.
Railway officials say that the incident occurred on the night of 24 October and a major accident was averted due to the wisdom of the train pilot. Railways has planned to strengthen security arrangements to deal with such incidents and instructions have been issued for regular monitoring of all tracks.