A major accident was averted on Sunday morning when Ambikapur-Durg Express moved on a part of track which broke as the train moved forward near Nipaniya railway Station near Bhatapara in Bilaspur section.
Fortunately, the train was running at a slow speed and no damage was caused to life or property.Repair works was underway at the spot where the tracks were broken. The Railways had announced a 'megablock' between Raipur and Bilaspur two days ago. When the workers saw the train approaching, they halted their repair works and let the train pass. It was then that the track broke. The workers immediately informed the railway authorities about the incident who contacted the driver of the train. The train was brought to halt immediately and the repair works began. The train was let go after the work was completed.
When contacted, Shiv Prasad Public Inspector of South Eastern Central Railway Zone said that the repair works were on and it is a routine procedure.