Due to heavy rainfall in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, a section of the Kasganj-Bareilly railway track near pillar number 419/6, located near Awas Vikas Colony, has been severely damaged. Large potholes have formed due to soil erosion near the track, potentially posing a significant danger to passing trains. The railway...
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contractor responsible for the track maintenance, who was hired to fill in the track with soil, appears to have used substandard materials and methods, leading to the recurring issue. Despite the previous month's similar incident resulting in potholes, the contractor appears to have neglected their duty. This negligence poses a serious safety risk to passengers. Upon being approached for comment, the Junior Engineer (JE), Saurabh Kumar, of the railway engineering department avoided camera interaction, suggesting a lack of accountability. This incident raises concerns about the railway department's negligence and their potential disregard for passenger safety.

On Sunday night at 2:05 AM, a freight train travelling from Kasganj to Anwarganj experienced a failure in its engine's emergency brakes. This caused the train to come to a standstill at the Dalhan crossing. As the train blocked the crossing, people commuting towards Maswanpur and Awas Vikas were forced to...
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manoeuvre their bikes off the tracks. After a two-hour wait, a second engine was attached, allowing the train to continue its journey. According to railway officials, the incident occurred when a herd of cattle was spotted on the tracks. The driver attempted an emergency brake, then inspected the track, and upon resuming, the engine failed to start. After contacting the control room, a second engine arrived at 4 AM, allowing the train to resume its journey. Although the incident caused delays at the Dalhan crossing, no other train schedules were affected.

Three attempts to derail trains in the Kanpur division of Uttar Pradesh have been made in the last 24 days. While these attempts disrupted train services, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Two of these incidents occurred on the Kanpur-Kasganj rail line, while the third happened on the Kanpur-Jhansi line. The investigation...
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regarding the attempt to derail the Sabarmati Express by tying a boulder to the track on the Jhansi route is yet to yield concrete results. On Sunday night, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing a gas cylinder on the tracks between Kanpur and Bilhour. The North Eastern Railway has ordered a high-level investigation. Previously, on August 16, the 19168 Sabarmati Express traveling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad derailed with 22 coaches, including the engine, after hitting a boulder near Govindpuri and Bhimsen. Investigations by the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), District Police, and NIA revealed that a 1.10-meter piece of old rail track was tied to the track using bolts. The piece of rail was found at the accident site. On August 24, a passenger train traveling from Farrukhabad to Kasganj narrowly avoided a major accident when a pile of wood was placed on the tracks. The train's high speed averted a major disaster. All three incidents involved the tracks, and the Railway Intelligence Agency suspects a conspiracy. Rajendra Singh, PRO of Izzatnagar, stated that the driver, Rajkishore, reported the incident involving the gas cylinder placed on the tracks in front of the Kalindi Express. The RPF team is investigating the incident, and the truth is expected to be revealed soon.

The Shree Varaha Janseva Divyang Samiti, an organization advocating for the rights of disabled people, has requested basic facilities for the disabled at Kalyanpur Railway Station in Kanpur. They submitted a memorandum to the SDM, Anek Singh, demanding improvements to the station's accessibility for disabled individuals. The committee's president, Kuldeep Nirbhay,...
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pointed out that disabled individuals often need to travel to Kanpur for assistive devices, and face significant difficulties at Kalyanpur Railway Station, particularly at night. The memorandum was submitted by several committee members, including Vinod Kumar, Dharmpal, Vishnu, Rajpal, Ajay, and Jishan.