The Shivganga Express, a VIP train traveling from Varanasi to New Delhi, narrowly escaped a major accident near Etawah on Wednesday. The train passed a red signal between Samhon and Bharthana railway stations. The cabin man and guard informed the driver and control room through walkie-talkie, leading to immediate action. The...
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driver applied brakes, halting the train, while the control room cut off the overhead electricity supply. The train remained stopped for two and a half hours while a new driver and guard were brought in. The incident occurred due to dense fog, which caused the driver to miss the red signal. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the signal violation.