Maligaon, August 30 (MExN): Eleven railway staff from various divisions of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) whose prompt action helped to prevent train accidents was awarded by the General Manager of NFR today.
A press release form Subhanan Chanda, Chief Public Relations Officer stated that Ajijur Rahman, driver under Tinsukia division while working by train on July 3 suddenly noticed elephant movement on railway track between Mariani - Nakachari station and stopped the train by applying emergency brake. Due to his alertness elephant was saved and a probable mishap was averted.
Vikram Kumar Pankaj, Track Maintainer under Engineering Department of Lumding Division while on monsoon patrolling duty between Jatinga Lampur– New Harangajao station on July 12 noticed bank settlement and land slip at km 110/4-5 and informed all concerned to stop train movement.
Samuel Narjinary, driver under Katihar division while working by train on July 13 suddenly observed “Lurching” at km 185/3-2 in up line between Bhaluka Road – Harishchandrapur station. He immediately reduced the speed and put “ON” the flasher light and informed all concerned through walkie talkie. Concerned Engineer attended the site and found rain cut.
Pulak Roy, Gateman under Alipurduar division while on duty at LC gate on July 18 noticed smoke coming out from the rear wheel of Pantry car/coach of train No.15483 Dn.
He quick action and alertness averted a probable mishap.
Rameshwar Ram, Technician/C&W/New Jalpaiguri under Katihar division while performing rolling in duty on July 19 detected defects in one coach of a Rajdhani Express and informed all concerned.
Samin Chandra Keot, Station Master of Dhekiajuli station under Rangiya division while performing duty on July 23 noticed smoke coming out from a goods wagon. He showed red hand signal to the on-duty guard and the train was controlled and fire was extinguished.
Mritunjay Basak, Track Maintainer/Aluabari under Katihar division while performing duty of Key man between Nijbari – Rangapani station, on July 24 detected fire in Engine of a train and arranged to stop the train and fire was controlled.
Makhan Oran and Sanjid Alam, both Track Maintainer/Kishanganj under Katihar division while performing patrolling duty between Gaisal – Gunjaria station detected fire in one coach of train. They showed red hand signal to on duty guard and shouted to stop the train. Accordingly, their alertness averted a probable mishap.
Girish Chandra, driver Tinsukia division while working by Up light engine no-70150 on July 29 noticed a herd of elephant on Railway track between Nakachari– Mariani section. He immediately controlled the Engine by applying emergency brake. His alertness saved the elephants as well as a mishap.
Subhajit Paul, Station Manager/Dhalaibi under Rangiya division while through passing a goods train on July 30 detected brake binding in one wagon and immediately informed all concerned to control and check the train. The train was controlled and brake binding was rectified.
In recognition of their meritorious service each of them were awarded with a cash of Rs 3, 000 only along with a certificate issued by the General Manager, NFR.
