Heartwarming Moment: Rajdhani Express Waits For Elephant Herd To Cross Tracks In Hojai; Take A Look!
Elephants have been killed during railway train accidents several times, which triggers the thought of safety of wildlife animals. Amid circulating this news, on Wednesday, a Rajdhani Express was stopped in Assam Hojai district to permit a herd of wild elephants to cross railway tracks safely. Prompt coordination between Assam Forest Department personnel, the loco-pilot and the Lumding Railway…
On August 19, 2026, the Rajdhani Express halted in Hojai district, Assam, to allow a herd of wild elephants to safely cross the railway tracks. This heartwarming incident came to light when forest personnel noticed the elephants attempting to cross the tracks, with an estimated 6000 elephants involved. Thanks to the quick thinking and cooperation between the Assam Forest Department, the train's loco-pilot, and the Lumding Railway Control Room, the herd crossed the tracks without incident, allowing the train to proceed on its journey.
Assam's Chief Minister praised the expansion of the state's Protected Forest land, emphasizing its role in strengthening the region's wildlife conservation efforts.
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