In a rare incident, two empty train rakes came face to face on the same track in Odisha's capital city Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Mancheswar railway yard, officials said.
No casualties or disruptions reported
The Indian Railways clarified that there was no casualty or injury to any person in the incident. Train services on the route remained unaffected, and no delay was reported in the movement of passenger or freight trains.
Details of the incident
According to railway sources, the two empty rakes were being shunted when they ended up on the same track due to a procedural lapse. The rakes were moving at a slow speed, which prevented any major collision or damage. The matter is being investigated to determine the exact cause of the error.
Railway officials emphasized that safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent such occurrences in the future. The empty rakes were later moved to their designated positions without any further incident.
