Video: Train Halts To Allow Elephant Herd To Cross Railway Track In Assam
A Rajdhani Express train was temporarily halted in Assam to allow a herd of wild elephants to safely cross the railway tracks. Forest officials and railway staff coordinated the effort to prevent a collision between the train and the animals.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife conflict and the importance of safety protocols in wildlife-rich regions.
A Rajdhani Express was halted temporarily in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday morning so that a herd of wild elephants could cross the railway track safely.According to the officials, a forest staff member spotted an elephant herd near the railway track in Hawaipur as they tried to cross the track, with the Down Rajdhani Express approaching.Alert action by the forest staff, the loco-pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room ensured the elephant herd crossed safely the track, and the train resumed its journey.Video: Train Halts To Allow Elephant Herd To Cross Railway Track In…
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