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Alert Train Driver Applies Emergency Brake To Avert Collision With Trolley In Agra

While the trolley was on the track, the freight train, Etah Special that was going from Agra Fort towards Tundla, was diverted from the main line and given a green signal for this loop line.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

Surekha Yadav, Asia's First Woman Loco Pilot Operates Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Watch Video

Surekha Yadav, Asia's first woman loco pilot has added another feather to her cap as she became the first female to operate the newly-introduced semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train.

Mar 14, 2023, 11:43 AM IST

Indian Railways Directs Loco Pilots to Follow Speed Limit in Trains Fitted with German Brakes

The German-made Bogie Mounted Brake System (BMBS) was red-flagged by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) to Indian Railways in July 2022.

Feb 20, 2023, 08:41 AM IST

Alert loco pilots stop train to save lives of 12 elephants in Jharkhand

The lives of a herd of elephants of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Jharkhand were saved after the loco pilot applied the brake right in time and stopped the train 60 meters from the herd.

Aug 27, 2022, 16:18 PM IST

Train driver leaves passengers stranded in Bihar to grab a 'drink', found in drunken state

The train, which normally has a two-minute halt in Hasanpur, remained stationed for an hour as the loco pilot wanted to grab a drink, as reported by IANS. 

May 03, 2022, 18:11 PM IST

Alert loco pilot averts disaster, assistant loses life trying to out engine fire

Railways has hailed both men for their efforts, which potentially saved many lives.

May 08, 2018, 14:43 PM IST