On Sunday, a coal-laden freight train's compartments detached while traveling on the Bilaspur-Katni railway line in Umaria district. The incident occurred while work on the third-line connectivity was underway, preventing a major accident. Witnesses observed half of the train compartments moving towards Katni from Umaria. The guard, noticing this, informed...
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the Umaria station master, who stopped the train and reconnected it before resuming the journey. The detaching incident could have resulted in a severe accident, especially considering the passenger train services were suspended due to ongoing work. The train, a 'long haul' made by connecting two freight trains, is known for causing such incidents due to its increased length. Thankfully, prompt action by railway officials prevented a major accident.