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News Entry# 535077
Dec 24 2023 (22:49) Quick Thinking and Village Support Save Passengers Stranded on Flood-Hit Train
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Eight minutes was all between an alert issued on danger and stopping of train at Srivaikuntam

On December 17, 2023, the Chendur Express, bound for Chennai, was stranded at Srivaikuntam railway station due to severe flooding. A timely alert from the Permanent Way Inspector saved 800 passengers and crew by stopping the train just before it reached a section of track that had been washed away...
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by the flood. The station master and gatekeeper faced challenges managing agitated passengers who wanted to continue their journey despite the danger. The flood isolated the station, preventing food deliveries, but local villagers provided food for the stranded passengers. Despite an attempt at an airdrop, the station experienced power outages and limited resources. Railway Protection Force personnel braved the flood to reach the station and deliver supplies. Southern Railway recognized the efforts of the station staff and other railway personnel with cash rewards for their quick actions and dedication to passenger safety.

December 17, 2023 ko, Chennai jaane wala Chendur Express, Srivaikuntam railway station pe flood ke wajah se fasa raha. Permanent Way Inspector ka time pe alert aaya aur train ko rok diya, jisse 800 passengers aur crew bach gaye. Train wale track pe flood ka paani aa gaya tha....
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Station master aur gatekeeper ko passengers ko sambhalne mein bahut takleef hui kyunki passengers apna journey continue karna chahte the. Flood ke wajah se station bahar se kaat gaya tha, aur khana nahi aa paya, par local villagers ne stranded passengers ko khana diya. Airdrop ka attempt bhi fail ho gaya, aur station mein power cut aur resources kam ho gaye. Railway Protection Force ke log flood mein wade karke station tak pahunche aur supplies leke aaye. Southern Railway ne station staff aur aur railway staff ke efforts ko cash reward deke appreciate kiya unke quick actions aur passengers ki safety ke liye dedication ke liye.
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