Train Incident in Sairang: Footage Shows Red Signal, Faulty Emergency Brake

Footage captured inside the locomotive pilot’s cabin in Sairang, Mizoram, shows a train approaching a red signal while the emergency brake system appears to be non‑functional. The video, which has circulated online, highlights the red signal displayed on the track and the pilot’s attempts to engage the emergency brake without success.

The incident has prompted questions about the maintenance of braking systems on regional trains and the procedures followed when a signal indicates a stop. Authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the footage has sparked discussion among rail safety experts.

Rail operators are expected to investigate the cause of the brake failure and review signal compliance protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.