A potentially catastrophic train accident was averted due to the swift actions of a Territorial Army battalion in Noney district of Manipur. A goods train, comprising of 21 wagons carrying rice was enroute to Khongsang station in the Noney district of Manipur, when due to excessive rainfall in the early hours of 30 July 2024 washed away the crushed stone, that supports the tracks, between T-14 P2 and T-15 P1. This damage posed a significant risk of track instability and misalignment.
A defence spokesperson said that soldiers of the Territorial Army patrol deployed along Jiribam to Khongsang railway line identified the damage and promptly alerted authorities about the impending danger. The railway authorities were immediately informed. The incoming goods train was stopped at Kambiron by the Army personnel.
The timely intervention by the Territorial Army prevented what could have been a major train accident.
The Territorial Army is deployed along this stretch of the railway line to provide security for the under-construction mega railway project linking Jiribam to Imphal. Their vigilance and quick response underscore the critical role they play in ensuring the safety and security of this essential infrastructure project.
