SRINAGAR: Nearly a dozen coaches of the train disconnected from the engine, leading to the derailment of three coaches at Vijaypur railway station in Samba district.
Quoting officials, KNO reported that the mishap highlights a pattern of negligence within the Railway Department, reminiscent of recent incidents where trains operated without drivers due to lapses in protocol.
“While the gravity of the situation is undeniable, fortunately, no casualties were reported. . During the process of connecting the coaches to the engine, the failure to properly secure the compartments led to the detachment of several coaches, causing three to derail,” officials said.
Prompt action was taken by the station master, who immediately alerted authorities at Jammu and neighboring stations to the unfolding crisis. Concurrently, a Vande Bharat train en route from Jammu to Delhi was halted just behind the Vijaypur railway station, ensuring safety precautions were observed.
“The timely intervention prevented a potential disaster, as the Vande Bharat train was held for approximately fifteen minutes until the railway tracks were deemed safe for passage. Once the necessary precautions were taken and the tracks were inspected, the Vande Bharat train resumed its journey to Delhi,” railway sources privy to the development said.
