There are serious safety concerns on the Gonda-Mankapur track in Uttar Pradesh, India. Broken sleepers are prevalent despite passenger trains traveling at high speeds (up to 110 km/h). This poses a significant risk of derailment. The issue has been reported to railway engineers, but they have not taken any action to...
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replace the damaged sleepers. The track is also used by heavy freight trains and long-distance express trains. Despite this, the railway officials continue to disregard safety regulations. The recent derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express (15904) near the village of Pikaura highlights the seriousness of the situation. The railway authorities have conducted an investigation and interrogated several employees, but the situation remains concerning.