The passengers, especially daily
commuters, travelling by Chamundi
Express towards Bangalore, on
Monday, were affected as the train
was halted for more than half-an-
hour at Nidaghatta, near Maddur,
as a breach was observed on the
railway track.
It is said that the train that left
Mysore for Bangalore on scheduled
experienced a rattling sound when
it approached Nidaghatta around 9
am.
The alert engine driver, who
observed the sound, immediately
stopped the train. He later, got
down from the train and checked
the track only to find a two inch
wide crack.
Repaired
He immediately contacted senior
officials and lodged a complaint.
The workmen, who were involved
in the works related to laying of
double railway track in Maddur
were summoned, and the railway
line was repaired.
Hence, there was a delay of 45
minutes for the Chamundi Express
to reach Bangalore. The
passengers greeted the alert
engine driver, who averted a major
tragedy and saved hundreds of
lives.
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