Hardoi (up):
An attempt to derail two trains, including a Rajdhani Express, in the Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh was thwarted because of the alertness of Loco -Piloten, the police claimed Tuesday.
On Monday evening, not -experienced unmissed wooden blocks with the help of earth wire on the track between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations at kilometer marker 1129/14, they said.
The Loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) on his way to Dibrugarh in Assam van Delhi applied the emergency brake after spotting the obstruction. He removed it and informed railway officials, the police said.
A second attempt was made to derail a Kathgodam Express (15044) after the Rajdhani Express. The police said it was averted because of the consciousness of the Loco pilot.
Superintendent Neeraj Kumar Jadaun visited the site on Monday evening and gave the necessary instructions.
He confirmed that teams from the government police, rail protection power and local police are investigating the incidents.
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