Kalisindh / Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh): Ambedkar Nagar to Bhopal Intercity Express has been delayed by two hours after it rammed into a herd of sheep trying to cross the track, in the Ratlam railway division on Wednesday. Five sheep were killed in the accident that was reported near Ghansoda gate on the Ranthbhawar - Kalisindh railway block.
As per information received, the incident was reported from Ujjain-Bhopal railway section when the train rammed into the cattle that came onto the track. The train was stranded for nearly about 2 hours due to the incident, before it resumed its journey.
The impact of the collision caused some of the sheep trapped inside the power engine of the train, leading to the wheels getting jammed.
Consequently, the train was gradually manoeuvred to a stop at the Kalisindh railway station. The damaged train engine was then detached and transported toward Bhopal by utilizing the power of a container goods train stationed at the station.
Other Trains Face Minor Delay
This incident caused a delay of approximately two hours and six minutes for the passengers aboard the train at Kalisindh station.
Due to the incident, Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra train which also bypasses Kalisindh station was also delayed by 10 minutes halt before resuming journey towards Indore at around 10:31 am.
Later, railway technicians rectified the engine by 1 pm and subsequently relocated to the siding line at Kalisindh station. The train collision is a reminder of the dangers that livestock face on railway tracks. It is important to take measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
