How Trackman’s Alertness Averted Main Prepare Catastrophe On Konkan Railway

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How Trackman’s Alertness Averted Main Prepare Catastrophe On Konkan Railway

Officers from the Konkan Railway Zone hailed Mahadeva as a hero (Representational)

Karwar, Karnataka:

In a outstanding show of alertness and bravado, trackman Mahadeva averted a serious practice accident on the Konkan Railway line between Kumta and Honnavar.

In accordance with railway officers, the incident occurred at round 4.50 am on Friday when Mahadeva, on routine responsibility, observed an incomplete welding of the monitor joint within the space.

On the time, the Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Categorical was approaching this route. Sensing imminent hazard, Mahadeva shortly contacted the Kumta station to cease the practice. Nonetheless, the categorical had already left the station and was dashing towards the hazardous part.

Undeterred, Mahadeva made a frantic try to contact the loco pilot instantly, however communication couldn’t be established.

With simply minutes to behave, he made a split-second resolution. He sprinted alongside the tracks, overlaying half a kilometre in simply 5 minutes. Within the nick of time, he flagged down the practice and introduced it to a halt, avoiding a possible catastrophe, the officers stated.

As soon as the welding work was accomplished, the Rajdhani Categorical safely resumed its journey in the direction of Karwar. The fast actions of Mahadeva, who risked his life to make sure the security of a whole lot of passengers, have been broadly praised.

Officers from the Konkan Railway Zone hailed Mahadeva as a hero. In recognition of his bravery, Konkan Railway CMD Santhosh Kumar Jha awarded him a money prize of Rs 15,000. Senior Engineer B S Nadge additionally honoured Mahadeva. 

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