Raipur: A major railway accident was averted near Kotmi Sonar on Sunday, when Chhattisgarh Express loaded with passengers and a goods train came on the same track. At the same time, Railways has issued a statement on this, calling it a routine system and asking people to stay away from rumours.In fact, a major railway accident was averted near Kotmi Sonar on Sunday, when Chhattisgarh Express loaded with passengers and a goods train came on the same track.
According to eyewitnesses, there was an atmosphere of chaos for some time due to the arrival of both the trains on the same track. However, due to the promptness of railway officials, a possible accident was averted. Railway administration said that three to four trains can be operated simultaneously on one track for a distance of 60 to 70 meters. Under auto signaling, operation of goods trains and passenger trains has been started simultaneously on the same track.
There is no possibility of any danger or accident due to train operation in this signal. Some people are trying to spread misconceptions about the operation of trains on the automatic signaling of the Railway Administration by posting videos on social media to scare the passengers. A video has been posted of Chhattisgarh Express and goods train coming on the same track on Sunday. It is not clear when this video is from.
