Train Derailment Attempt Thwarted in Gujarat's Surat
Authorities detected tampered fishplates on the track near Kim Railway Station, preventing a potential disaster.
- An unknown individual removed fishplates and keys from the UP line track near Kim Railway Station in Surat, Gujarat.
- The tampering led to a temporary suspension of train services, which were quickly restored by railway authorities.
- Similar incidents have occurred recently, including an LPG cylinder placed on tracks in Uttar Pradesh and cement blocks in Rajasthan.
- The Western Railway's Vadodara Division acted swiftly to address the tampering, preventing any derailment.
- Authorities are investigating the motive behind these acts and implementing measures to enhance railway safety.