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Loco Pilot Halts Dibrugarh‑Chandigarh Express, Preventing Rail Accident in Bihar
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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The Dibrugarh‑Chandigarh Express was stopped by its driver after it encountered a broken track in Bihar, averting a potential crash.
The Dibrugarh‑Chandigarh Express, travelling through Bihar, came upon a section of track that had been compromised, prompting the locomotive pilot to bring the train to an immediate halt. Railway officials confirmed that the broken rail was discovered just as the train was about to cross, and the quick decision by the driver averted a serious accident.
No injuries were reported, and passengers were safely escorted off the train while engineers inspected the damage. The train service was temporarily suspended, and after the track was repaired, the Express resumed its journey with a revised schedule.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about railway infrastructure maintenance across the country. Indian Railways has pledged to intensify inspections and accelerate repair work on vulnerable sections to prevent similar near‑misses in the future.
No injuries were reported, and passengers were safely escorted off the train while engineers inspected the damage. The train service was temporarily suspended, and after the track was repaired, the Express resumed its journey with a revised schedule.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about railway infrastructure maintenance across the country. Indian Railways has pledged to intensify inspections and accelerate repair work on vulnerable sections to prevent similar near‑misses in the future.