Close shave for Chennai-bound Pinakini Express passengers in Andhra Pradesh's Tenali

The loco pilot stopped the train in time when he noticed that the rail track had developed a crack at Mallipadu, 2 km from the Tenali railway station.
Damaged rail track at Mallipadu, 2km from Tenali station in Andhra pradesh. (ENS)
Damaged rail track at Mallipadu, 2km from Tenali station in Andhra pradesh. (ENS)

GUNTUR: Chennai-bound passengers of the  Pinakini Express had a lucky escape Monday morning thanks to an alert driver.

The loco pilot stopped the train in time when he noticed that the rail track had developed a crack at Mallipadu, 2 km from the Tenali railway station.

The train had left Tenali at 6. 30 am and the motorman noticed the broken rail a few minutes out. By the time he applied the brakes, a portion of train had already crossed the rail.

Railway workers have taken up repair works. The train resumed its journey at 8 am. Railway officials are inspecting the place of incident.

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