**Title:** Alert Train Drivers Avert Disaster in Uttar Pradesh
**Meta Description:** Quick-thinking train drivers prevent a serious derailment in Uttar Pradesh after wooden blocks were placed on the tracks.
**URL Slug:** train-derailment-attempt-up
**Headline:** Quick Action by Train Drivers Prevents Derailment in Uttar Pradesh
In a serious security incident, unidentified individuals attempted to derail two trains—the Rajdhani Express and the Kathgodam Express—by placing wooden blocks entangled in an earthing wire on the railway tracks in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. The potential catastrophe was narrowly avoided thanks to the vigilance of the train drivers, who detected the obstruction and halted the trains in time.
The alarming event took place between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations on the Hardoi-Lucknow rail route at the 1129/14 kilometre marker. The first attempt occurred around 5:45 PM on Monday, targeting the 20504 New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express as it was en route to Lucknow. The perpetrators had strategically wedged a piece of wood into the iron earthing wire on the down track, aiming to cause a derailment.
Fortunately, the driver of the Rajdhani Express noticed the obstruction and promptly applied the emergency brakes, bringing the train to a stop. He then removed the wooden block and the earthing wire before notifying railway officials. The train experienced a delay of approximately ten minutes before it could continue its journey.
Shortly after the Rajdhani Express passed, the same method was employed in an attempt to derail the 15044 Kathgodam-Lucknow Express, which was following the same route. The driver of this train also spotted the obstruction and managed to stop the train in time. He removed the hazardous materials from the track and proceeded towards Lucknow.
Both train drivers reported the incidents to the station master at Dalelnagar, prompting an immediate response from railway authorities. Officials from the railway department, Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and local police quickly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation.
The incident has caused considerable concern within the railway department, although officials have yet to release any official statements to the media. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on identifying and apprehending those responsible for this dangerous act.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What measures are being taken to ensure train safety after the incident?**
A: Railway authorities are conducting thorough investigations and enhancing surveillance to prevent future security breaches and ensure passenger safety.
