A safety hazard has been identified on the Gonda-Mankaur railway track in Uttar Pradesh, India. Multiple sleepers (wooden supports for the track) are broken and in a state of disrepair, despite reports being made to the relevant engineers. Despite this, passenger trains continue to run at high speeds on this track,...
more...

risking accidents. This issue has been exacerbated by the fact that freight trains and long-distance passenger trains also run at high speeds on the damaged track. While the track is routinely inspected and maintained with packing machines, the broken sleepers remain a safety concern. The article further outlines the risks to railway tracks during both winter and summer months. A recent incident, involving the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express (train number 15904) at Pikaura village near Motiganj-Jhilahi, has prompted a high-level investigation by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), who is seeking answers from the involved officials.