Alert Vande Bharat Express Driver Prevents Accident: Discovers Obstacles on Tracks from Udaipur to Jaipur


The Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express crew averted a potential disaster by stopping the train when they spotted obstacles on the track

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The obstacles included stones and iron rods placed on the railway track by unidentified individuals

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A viral video, likely recorded by a railway official, showed the obstructions on the track

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The incident occurred between Gangrar and Soniana stations on the train's route

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The North Western Railway zone issued a statement, promising strict action against those responsible

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An FIR was registered at the Gangrar police station in Chittorgarh regarding the incident

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The loco pilot promptly stopped the train upon discovering a two-feet-long rod and other obstructions

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Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force officials inspected the site

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The incident took place around 09:55 a.m. in the Bhilwara jurisdiction, falling under Gangrar in Chittaurgarh district

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Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express is the third Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan, with regular service starting from September 25, running six days a week

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