October 13th 2024.
In a recent incident at Kavaraippettai Railway Station in Tamil Nadu, a train collided with a stationary goods train causing injuries to nine passengers. The accident, which occurred on October 11, had raised concerns of sabotage when a team of senior railway officials inspected the site. According to sources, the experts from the Signal & Telecom, Engineering, and Operations department discovered that the mechanical parts of the interlocking system had been tampered with.
This discovery led to suspicions that the accident may have been caused by intentional interference with the interlocking system. The source close to the inspection team revealed that the mechanical parts were found to be opened, which is not a common occurrence in accidents. It is believed that the miscreants responsible for the tampering may have been trained in such actions and could have attempted it before.
Further investigations revealed that there have been similar incidents reported near Kavaraippettai Railway Station in the past where the interlocking system had been targeted but failed. The officials speculate that this may have provided the culprits with the experience needed to successfully execute their plan at Kavaraippettai. The interlocking system was compromised within a few minutes, just four minutes after the previous train had passed through the same point.
Upon examining the site, it was initially thought that the accident was caused by a signal being given for the wrong line. However, evidence found at the site suggests a different story. A railway official stated that it now appears that the train may have derailed at the interlocking point before colliding with the freight train. The loco pilot had reported feeling a strong jerk at the interlocking point, which further supports this theory.
Safety experts who analyzed the data logger's yard simulation video also raised the possibility of derailment at the interlocking point. This, coupled with the findings of the senior railway officials, has led to a thorough investigation by the Commissioner of Railway Safety and the National Investigation Agency. It is a matter of great concern that such incidents of sabotage can occur in the railway system, and efforts are being made to ensure the safety and security of passengers.
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