An attempt to derail two trains, including a Rajdhani Express, in Uttar Pradesh`s Hardoi district was thwarted due to the alertness of loco pilots, police claimed on Tuesday.
The cops stated that on Monday evening, unidentified miscreants tied wooden blocks using earthing wire to the track between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations at kilometre marker 1129/14, reported PTI.
The loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) from Delhi on its way to Dibrugarh in Assam applied the emergency brake after spotting the obstruction. He removed it and informed railway officials, police said.
A second attempt was made to derail a Kathgodam Express (15044) following the Rajdhani Express. Police said it was averted due to the loco pilot`s awareness, according to PTI.
Superintendent Neeraj Kumar Jadaun visited the site on Monday evening and issued necessary instructions.
The Superintendent confirmed that teams from the Government Railway Police, Railway Protection Force, and local police are probing the incidents.
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