Dausa News Desk: A major train accident was almost averted on Wednesday on Jaipur-Delhi railway line. There was a sudden crack in the railway track at Bandikui railway station in the morning. However, due to the alertness of a passenger, a major accident was averted. As soon as the passenger saw the broken track, he immediately informed the railway administration. The railway workers who reached the spot repaired the tracks after about an hour of hard work. According to the information, train number 14734 Jaipur-Bathinda Passenger reached Bandikui Junction at around 7.30 am. Then a passenger’s eyes fell on the railway track. Seeing a 15 mm crack in the railway line, he immediately informed the railway officials about it. As soon as the information was received, top officials reached the spot. After this, the railway workers repaired the railway track after about an hour of hard work. If the railway passenger had not noticed this, a major accident could have happened.
Train stood at Bandikui Junction for an hour
Jaipur-Bathinda passenger train remained standing at Bandikui Junction for about an hour after the crack in the railway track. In such a situation, passengers also faced a lot of trouble. In such a situation, the passenger train was taken out by installing fixed meter plates. The line was repaired after the train left.
Why do cracks appear in railway lines?
Let us tell you that due to cold wave in Rajasthan for the last two days, the intensity of winter has become severe. Due to extreme cold, cracks appear between the railway lines. Such incidents keep happening every year during winter. However, officers and employees of the Railway Construction Department remain alert to prevent accidents due to such incidents. For the security of railway lines, Railways has arranged for gangs who take the responsibility of maintenance and upkeep of the railway tracks under their area.
