New Delhi, March 5: The Northern Railways after removing Loco Pilot from govt services, today removed from service the Station Master of Kathua from where a driverless freight train rolled down for about 70 km to Punjab’s Ucchi Bassi at 70 to 75 kmph speed last month.
Notice reads that action against other Railway Officials involved in the incident could not be ascertained. While the loco-pilot had failed to stabilize the train by applying all the brakes of engine as well as wagons, the Station Master, Triveni Lal Gupta too overlooked norms and failed to fulfil his meant duties and observe saved practices.
Both the loco-pilot and the Station Master have been asked to appeal against the punitive action to the appellate authority within 45 days of receiving the copy of the order.
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