The Engineering Department of the Jabalpur Rail Division of West Central Railway is facing allegations of negligence and flouting safety regulations. Specifically, the ADE (Assistant Divisional Engineer) of Narsinghpur is accused of employing manual labor for the replacement of sleepers between Narsinghpur and Ghatpindrai, even though the contract specifies the use...
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of heavy machinery. Additionally, trains are being allowed to pass at a speed of 30 km/h instead of the mandated 20 km/h during this construction work. This disregard for safety rules is particularly concerning following the recent incident where a trolley collided with the Ayodhya Special train. Despite the risks, the ADE is reportedly pressuring employees and holding them accountable for any mistakes while giving a free pass to the contractor, who is believed to have strong connections with higher authorities.