Mumbai (Maharashtra): A major train accident was averted due to the alertness of a gateman Sudeshwar Prasad Gupta on July 14.
According to a statement released by the Central Railway on Monday, "Gupta while working at Gate No. 136 (Engineering Gate) between Maheji and Pardhade at kms 383/26 on Pachora - Jalgaon section of Bhusaval Division observed hot axle in one wagon of a goods train on July 14 and exhibited red flag and alerted guard of the train who immediately stopped it."
Hence, the timely detection of a hot axle by an alert gateman averted a possible major accident.
For his commendable work, General Manager of Central and Western Railway, AK Gupta awarded the gateman with a cash award of Rs 5000 and an appreciation certificate.
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