Trackman Mahadeva prevented a train accident by flagging down the Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express due to incomplete track welding.

Trackman Mahadeva prevented a serious train accident on the Konkan Railway between Kumta and Honnavar by noticing incomplete track welding while on duty. As the Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express approached, he failed to contact the station or loco pilot but bravely ran along the tracks to flag down the train, stopping it in time. His actions protected hundreds of passengers, earning him a cash award of Rs 15,000 and widespread acclaim.

September 07, 2024
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