Major Train Accident Averted at Itarsi Station: China Manjha Removed from Express Pantograph

• A major train accident was averted at Itarsi railway station in Narmadapuram when prohibited China manjha was found entangled in the pantograph of the Jabalpur-Veraval Express.
• The metallic coating of China manjha makes it extremely dangerous, posing risks of short circuits, fires, and disruption to high-voltage OHE lines.
• Vigilant railway employees spotted the danger, leading to swift action by a technical team that carefully removed the manjha, ensuring passenger safety and preventing rail traffic disruption.
• The incident highlights the severe threat posed by China manjha not only to citizens but also to critical infrastructure like railways.
• A video of the rescue operation, showing railway employees carefully removing the manjha, has gone viral, raising awareness about its dangers.

Why It Matters: Vigilance at Itarsi station prevented a major train accident caused by dangerous China manjha on an express train.