Bid to derail Rajdhani Express, another train foiled in UP’s Hardoi, say police
An attempt to derail two trains, including a Rajdhani Express, in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district was foiled due to the alertness of loco pilots, news agency PTI reported, citing police on Tuesday.
On Monday evening, unidentified miscreants tied wooden blocks using earthing wire to the track between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations at kilometre marker 1129/14, the police added.
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The loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) on its way to Dibrugarh in Assam from Delhi 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.
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