NFR Loco Pilots Exemplary Vigilance Prevents Elephant Mishaps

way2barak, 10th November: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment towards wildlife conservation and safe train operations in elephant-prone areas. Due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff, several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents in different sections under NFR.

On 10th October 2025, Shri Jitendra Kumar, Tower Wagon Driver displayed exceptional alertness and dedication while on duty. During his run, he noticed two elephants crossing the railway track between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini section of Alipurduar Division. Acting swiftly and responsibly, he applied the brakes and brought the Tower Wagon to a complete halt, thereby preventing a potential elephant dashing incident.

In another instance, on 16th October 2025, while operating a Special Train, Loco Pilot Shri Satyendra Yadav and Assistant Loco Pilot Shri Sudarshan Hatimuria noticed four elephants crossing the tracks in the Mariani – Titabar section of Tinsukia Division. The crew acted promptly by applying the brakes and stopping the train in time, saving the lives of four elephants.

Similarly, on 24th October 2025, the crew of Train No. 20503 (Dibrugarh – New Delhi) Rajdhani Express Shri Lalman, Loco Pilot and Shri Vinit Gupta, Assistant Loco Pilot, observed an elephant on the track between Bokajan – Khotkhoti section of Tinsukia Division. They immediately applied emergency brakes and brought the train to a halt, thereby averting a possible mishap and ensuring safety for both wildlife and passengers.

These instances reflect the dedication, vigilance and compassion consistently demonstrated by the running staff of Northeast Frontier Railway. With the longest elephant corridors in the Indian Railways network, NFR remains committed to ensuring safe train operations while protecting wildlife. The railway is continuously implementing measures such as Intrusion Detection Systems, construction of underpasses and enhanced patrolling to reduce elephant–train collisions in sensitive areas.