Udaipur, December 27,2024 - The Udaipur-Agra Vande Bharat train narrowly escaped a major accident on Thursday when miscreants placed an iron rod on the railway track. The quick action of the loco pilot prevented a derailment.

Rod Found on Tracks

At around 9:20 AM, unidentified individuals placed a 3-4 feet long iron rod on the tracks near Bundi station. The loco pilot applied the brakes just in time, stopping the train and averting a potential disaster. The sudden halt displaced the rod from the track. The train remained halted for about 8-10 minutes as the staff informed the control room. The situation was brought under control, and the train resumed its journey shortly thereafter.

Minor Delay at Kota Station

Despite the incident, the train reached Kota station at 9:55 AM, only 5 minutes behind schedule.

Investigation Underway

Bundi station, under the Western Railway zone, is investigating the matter to identify the miscreants.

The Udaipur-Agra Cantt Vande Bharat train was inaugurated on September 2, 2023. It operates thrice weekly—on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On alternate days, it runs between Udaipur and Jaipur. This is the first such incident reported on the Agra route in the last four months.

Source: Media Reports