Close Call in Bhubaneswar: Two Trains on Same Track
Bhubaneswar: A major safety scare unfolded late Wednesday night when two trains came face‑to‑face on the same track near Jharpada Bridge.
One was a passenger train bound for Mancheswar, while the other was returning to Bhubaneswar after cleaning operations.
Alert loco pilots managed to avert disaster, and fortunately, no passengers were injured.
The cleaning train carried no passengers, and both drivers escaped unharmed.
Railway officials quickly intervened, restored services, and confirmed no casualties.
The incident has sparked serious concerns about signalling systems and operational safety, with public debate intensifying over accountability in railway management.
