A goods train in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, began an uncontrolled 84-kilometer journey without a driver after the crew took a tea break and left the engine running. The train, loaded with concrete, traveled downhill towards Pathankot, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Railway staff and...
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emergency brakes eventually stopped the train near Unchi Bassi in Mukerian, Punjab. No casualties or property damage were reported. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident and whether proper safety procedures were followed at Kathua station. The train's driver is believed to have forgotten to apply the handbrake, causing the train to roll away. Railway authorities have announced enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.