Guwahati – The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is once again proving its dedication to protecting wildlife and keeping train journeys safe. In the past few weeks, quick actions by train crew have saved several elephants from potential collisions with the tracks in the forested areas of North Bengal and Assam.
On October 10, Jitendra Kumar, a Tower Wagon driver, spotted two elephants trying to cross the tracks between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini. He braked immediately, stopping the wagon and preventing a possible disaster. The incident showed how alert staff can keep both wildlife and passengers out of harm’s way.
A week later, on October 16, Special Train crew members Loco Pilot Satyendra Yadav and Assistant Loco Pilot Sudarshan Hatimuria saw four elephants crossing the Mariani–Titabar section in Tinsukia Division. Their prompt braking stopped the train in time, saving the elephants’ lives. The same thing happened again on October 24 when the Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express crew, led by Loco Pilot Lalman and Assistant Loco Pilot Vinit Gupta, halted the train after spotting an elephant on the Bokajan–Khotkhoti section of Tinsukia Division.
NFR officials say these events are a testament to the railway’s ongoing efforts. “The longest elephant corridors in India run through our lines,” the Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma told reporters. “We’re constantly adding ways to keep trains and elephants safe—like intrusion detection systems, underpasses, and tighter patrols.”
With routes stretching across the Northeast, seven West Bengal districts, and five North Bihar districts, NFR remains a key player in India’s wildlife conservation. Its focus on safe train operations and protecting these majestic animals helps keep the tracks clear and the ecosystems thriving.
Source: ianslive
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