Vande Bharat Train Strikes Cement Slab in Rajasthan

The Ahmedabad-Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express struck a cement slab placed on the railway track in Rajasthan's Pali district. The incident occurred between Jawai and Biroliya. No injuries were reported, and the train was detained for eight minutes. A case has been registered against an unidentified person.

The Ahmedabad-Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express collided with a cement slab placed on the railway track in Rajasthan's Pali district last week, police confirmed on Monday.

The collision involved the cattle guard of the train's engine, which struck the cement slab, leading to an eight-minute detention of the service, according to NWR CPRO Shashi Kiran. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

The accident happened between Jawai and Biroliya near the Sumerpur police station on Friday night. ASI Shyam Singh mentioned that pieces of the cement slab, often used for footpaths, were discovered on the track. A case has been filed against an unknown individual.

(With inputs from agencies.)