Loco Pilot Averts Major Rail Mishap Near Tatanagar

Quick thinking by a loco pilot prevents a major accident as coaches detach from a goods train traveling from Kharagpur to Tatanagar.

A potential rail disaster was averted on Sunday when a section of coaches detached from a goods train en route from Kharagpur to Tatanagar. The loco pilot’s swift action prevented a major accident.

JAMSHEDPUR – A major rail mishap was narrowly avoided on Sunday when the coupling of a goods train traveling from Kharagpur to Tatanagar came unlocked, causing the train to split into two sections.

The loco pilot quickly stopped the engine, allowing the train to come to a halt after taking air and applying the brake.

The station master was immediately informed, and a team was dispatched to the scene to reconnect the separated coaches.

The quick response of the loco pilot prevented what could have been a catastrophic accident.

This incident is the latest in a series of near-mishaps, including a goods train coach catching fire at Galudih station a few days ago and another fire in a coal-laden goods train at Chakulia just two days ago.

Despite these frequent incidents, timely interventions have successfully prevented serious accidents.