Major Train Accident Averted Near Jaipur; Sabotage Suspected After Iron Rods Found on Track

• A major train accident was averted near Jaipur after iron rods and metal angles were found deliberately placed on the railway track.
• The incident occurred late Monday night near Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Shivdaspura, ahead of the Maharajas’ Express’s arrival.
• The loco pilot spotted the obstruction and stopped the luxury tourist train, carrying 21 foreign tourists, preventing a serious derailment.
• All passengers remained safe, with no injuries or damage reported; railway staff removed the objects and secured the area.
• The RPF has registered a case against unknown persons, suspecting deliberate sabotage, and an investigation is underway.

Why It Matters: Timely action averted a major train accident near Jaipur, with sabotage suspected after iron rods were found on tracks.