This Article is From Aug 23, 2014

Vadodara: Train Stopped After Driver Spots Rod on Track

Vadodara: The driver of Mumbai-bound Saurashtra Mail averted a possible mishap near Vadodara station by applying brakes after spotting a large iron rod on the track on Thursday.

"The incident took place at around 1 am, when the loco pilot spotted a two meter long iron rod on the railway track. He instantly applied brakes and averted a possible mishap," said M S Sindha, Superintendent of Police, Western Railway.

The rod was removed and the train resumed its journey.

 "We have lodged a complaint under section 150 of the Indian Railway Act against unidentified persons. We have also beefed up the patrolling near that area," said Mr Sindha. 
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