A series of incidents involving train mishaps and suspected attempts to derail trains across India have raised serious security concerns. From iron rods placed on tracks to tampered fish plates, these acts of sabotage highlight the vulnerability of the country’s railway network. Authorities are investigating these incidents and taking steps to enhance security measures.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined the investigation into an attempt to derail the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express in Kanpur. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, involved an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks, potentially leading to a major disaster. The NIA, along with the Uttar Pradesh Police and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about possible sabotage.
French rail company SNCF has announced that train services will resume normal operations from Monday following emergency repairs to tracks sabotaged ahead of the Paris Olympics. While service disruptions impacted around 160,000 travelers this weekend, the SNCF anticipates full restoration of operations by Monday. The coordinated arson attacks on Friday targeted cabling boxes at strategic junctions, impacting high-speed lines connecting Paris to Lille, Brittany, and Strasbourg. While some routes are expected to experience delays into Sunday, the SNCF is working diligently to restore services to normalcy.
