In a tragic incident that again underscores the risks involved in railway operations, a railways worker was killed while decoupling an engine from a bogie in Bihar. The accident occurred in the evening of November 9, at a railway station in the state’s Barauni Junction in Begusarai district where a 35-year-old railway employee was killed between the engine and one of the coaches of a train on Saturday during the shunting operation.
Senior railway officials said that Amar Kumar Raut had been decoupling the engine of Lucknow-Barauni Express (Train No: 15204) after its termination on Saturday at the Barauni Junction. The tragic death of Amar has raised urgent questions about safety protocols for railway ground staff. In response to the accident, railway authorities have initiated an internal investigation to examine the cause of the malfunction and any potential lapses in safety protocol. A team of technical experts has been dispatched to the site to conduct a thorough assessment. Officials have assured the public that they will look into whether proper procedures were followed and if there were any gaps in training or equipment maintenance that may have contributed to the tragic incident.
The unfortunate accident has ignited calls for better safety standards and training for railway ground staff, who frequently work in high-risk environments. Unions and safety advocates are urging railway authorities to prioritize the well-being of their workers by implementing stringent safety protocols, more comprehensive training, and regular maintenance of machinery and equipment.
