A suspected derailment attempt involving the Bareilly-Varanasi Express in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur surfaced Thursday night when the train struck a thick, two-foot-long plank of wood weighing over 6 kg placed on the tracks. The plank became wedged under the train’s wheels, but the loco pilot managed to stop the train safely, preventing potential disaster. The incident, which follows recent attempts involving an empty gas cylinder and detonators found on railway tracks in nearby areas, has raised concerns over train sabotage. The wooden obstruction also damaged a signaling device, disrupting services on the Lucknow-Hardoi line and prompting extra caution for other trains in the area. Authorities have launched an investigation into the possible sabotage attempt. Goods Train Derailment in Meerut: 2 Coaches of Freight Train Derail in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj; No One Hurt (Watch Video).

Train Derailment Attempt in UP?

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