1 Trains from (VDD)VENDODU to (RBA)RAMBHA
Address: Andhra Pradesh 524131, India
Station Code: VDD
Station Name: VENDODU
Zone: SCR/South Central
Train Frequency Weekly: 137
Station Traffic: Medium
Address: Odisha 761028, India
Station Code: RBA
Station Name: RAMBHA
Zone: ECoR/East Coast
Train Frequency Weekly: 69
Station Traffic: Medium
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www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-04-10
On the night of April 6th, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in the Angul-Sambalpur Railway Section, where an elephant lost its life due to a train accident between Boinda and Jarapada Stations. Some media outlets have reported that the incident occurred due to a lack of coordination between the Railway and Forest Department.
It is mentioned here that, there are Wildlife Control Cells functioning at Divisional Headquarters at Sambalpur and Khurda Road Railway Division that provide information regarding movement of elephants to the Divisional Controls so that the movement of wildlife will be safe on Railway tracks. This coordination leads to the railways running the trains at a lower speed and blowing horns while moving on a particular stretch of track to avoid wildlife and train conflict.
In this particular incidence, the Wildlife Control Cell manned by Forest Department at Sambalpur Railway Division gave a Memo to the Divisional Control Office on restriction of Train Movement at 06.30p.m. on 06.04.2023 mentioning that in view of Elephant movement, train running should be restricted with Speed Limit of 50Kmph from Kms 125/00 to Kms 131/00 from both sides between Boinda and Jarapada Stations from 06.30p.m. of 06.04.2023 to 06.30a.m. of 07.04.2023.
Upon receiving this information, the Railways took necessary steps, and the instructions were clearly communicated to the Loco Pilot, who followed the orders provided to him through a caution order. However, it should be noted that the unfortunate incident occurred beyond the above-mentioned area, specifically at KMs 131/23-25, which is beyond the elephant passing zone, as per the memo of the Forest Department. The incident occurred at 2121hrs while 20832 Sambalpur-Shalimar Mahima Gosain Express was approaching Jarapada Railway Station from Boinda in Sambalpur-Angul Railway Section, with all precautions taken by maintaining the above-mentioned speed limit, blowing horns, and following all caution orders.
After the incident, the loco-pilot checked the spot and proceeded to Jarapada Station at 2149hrs and reached at 2152hrs and reported the incident to the Station authorities. Later, the Railway track was checked, and permission was given for train movement at 2233hrs.
A team of forest and Wildlife Department visited the spot to remove the elephant body from Railway Track on 7th April 2023. Railway officials also cooperated with Forest Department for removal of Elephant body from the train line. Train Traffic Movement Block was taken from 1445hrs to 1510hrs for this purpose.
ECoR takes the unfortunate incident of the elephant's death very seriously and is monitored at the top level of management. All channels of communication are open for proper coordination with the Forest Department, and there is no lack of coordination from the Railway system.
It is further mentioned here that, there was no casualty or injury to any passenger and all the passengers were safe. Swift and appropriate action had been taken by East Coast Railway on receipt of the information regarding Elephant Movement.
It is also mentioned that, with proper coordination with the Forest department, ECoR has already been following elephant caution orders, where the speed of trains is restricted for the safe movement of elephants on the track, at the cost of punctuality of the trains. Elephant caution orders exist at many places in ECoR jurisdiction, like near Rambha & Huma in Khurda Road-Brahmapur Railway Section, Naraj-Rajathgarh Section, Rajathgarh-Angul-Sambalpur Railway Sections apart from other places in ECoR jurisdiction where Railway is coordinating with Forest Department for saving wildlife. 2
www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-02-24
Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook Annual Inspection of Gudur – Renigunta section of Guntakal Division today i.e., 23rd February, 2021. He was accompanied by Shri Alok Tiwari, Divisional Railway Manager, Guntakal Division and other senior officials throughout the inspection. The General Manager commenced inspection at the Level Crossing Gate between Kondagunta – Vendodu stations where he examined safety aspects and interacted with the Gateman. He visited Venkatagiri Railway Station, reviewed various passenger amenities, inspected Station Manager’s office, booking office, circulating area and also interacted with Track Maintainers. He inaugurated Natural Water Cooler facility set up at Venkatagiri station for the usage of passengers. He inspected Level Crossing Gate between Yathalur - Venkatagiri stations. The General Manager conducted a Speed Test of 110 Kmph in the section to examine the increase of sectional speed capacity to run trains with enhanced speed in the section. Also, the General Manager inspected a Minor & Major bridge before inspecting the operational facilities at New Tiruchanur Crossing Station. Shri Gajanan Mallya reviewed the additional loop line works being carried out at Chandragiri Railway Station. He inspected a Road under Bridge and Minor Bridge in the section. He inspected minor & major bridge oÂÂn Krishpuram river and Rallayeru Bridge. The General Manager during his visit at Pakala Railway Station inspected various facilities available at station and discussed about the station developmental plans with officials. He inspected facilities available at Health Unit. He reviewed the Good work done by the Division. The General Manager planted saplings towards green environment at Pakala Railway Station premises. The General Manager inaugurated a 5 KWp Solar Plant for Net Zero Energy Station at Rachagunneri Station and 10 KWp Solar Plant for Net Zero Energy Station at Vendodu station in the presence of Shri Somesh Kumar, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, SCR. Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway inspected Chandragiri Railway station, reviewed the progress of works and discussed oÂÂn further developmental plans of the station with Officials. He inaugurated a 15 KWp Solar Plant for Net Zero Energy Station at Chandragiri Railway Station. Later, he inspected Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Tirupati – Katpadi Section along with inspection of Level Crossing gate and Bridge. The General Manager inspected new crossing station and interacted with Track Maintainers at Bommasamudram Railway station.
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