Bhubaneswar: A major mishap could be averted at Markona railway station, thanks to quick thinking of the station master after the Shatabdi Express train, traveling from Howrah to Puri, allegedly overshot the signal on Sunday evening.

The locomotive pilot, assistant pilot, and guard were taken off the Shatabdi Express for questioning. ADVERTISEMENT

According to sources, Howrah-Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express was delayed by almost an hour and arrived at Soro railway station at 5.36 pm and was scheduled to depart at 5.46 pm. At the same time, the Howrah-Puri Shatabdi Express chugged towards the station area even though its designated line was not clear.

To avert a catastrophic incident, the Howrah–Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi was held back at Soro, while the Howrah–Puri Shatabdi was controll

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