On Sunday night at 2:05 AM, a freight train travelling from Kasganj to Anwarganj experienced a failure in its engine's emergency brakes. This caused the train to come to a standstill at the Dalhan crossing. As the train blocked the crossing, people commuting towards Maswanpur and Awas Vikas were forced to...
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manoeuvre their bikes off the tracks. After a two-hour wait, a second engine was attached, allowing the train to continue its journey. According to railway officials, the incident occurred when a herd of cattle was spotted on the tracks. The driver attempted an emergency brake, then inspected the track, and upon resuming, the engine failed to start. After contacting the control room, a second engine arrived at 4 AM, allowing the train to resume its journey. Although the incident caused delays at the Dalhan crossing, no other train schedules were affected.

Three attempts to derail trains in the Kanpur division of Uttar Pradesh have been made in the last 24 days. While these attempts disrupted train services, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Two of these incidents occurred on the Kanpur-Kasganj rail line, while the third happened on the Kanpur-Jhansi line. The investigation...
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regarding the attempt to derail the Sabarmati Express by tying a boulder to the track on the Jhansi route is yet to yield concrete results. On Sunday night, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing a gas cylinder on the tracks between Kanpur and Bilhour. The North Eastern Railway has ordered a high-level investigation. Previously, on August 16, the 19168 Sabarmati Express traveling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad derailed with 22 coaches, including the engine, after hitting a boulder near Govindpuri and Bhimsen. Investigations by the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), District Police, and NIA revealed that a 1.10-meter piece of old rail track was tied to the track using bolts. The piece of rail was found at the accident site. On August 24, a passenger train traveling from Farrukhabad to Kasganj narrowly avoided a major accident when a pile of wood was placed on the tracks. The train's high speed averted a major disaster. All three incidents involved the tracks, and the Railway Intelligence Agency suspects a conspiracy. Rajendra Singh, PRO of Izzatnagar, stated that the driver, Rajkishore, reported the incident involving the gas cylinder placed on the tracks in front of the Kalindi Express. The RPF team is investigating the incident, and the truth is expected to be revealed soon.

On Saturday, the second day of the police recruitment exam in Kanpur, Central Station was packed with exam candidates. Trains were overcrowded, making travel difficult for the candidates. The RPF-PAC personnel struggled to control the crowds. The railway administration ran special trains to Khajuraho, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Mathura, Banda, and Lalitpur to...
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accommodate the influx. To manage the surge, the railway administration rescheduled the timing of certain trains like the 04187 and 04298, extended the route of 04103, and added stoppages for four trains including the 12496. The crowds were so overwhelming that even reserve coaches were filled. The RPF deployed teams to manage the situation on platforms. Candidates also faced difficulties at Anwarganj, Rawatpur, Kalyanpur, and Govindpuri stations.

The Farrukhabad Express, traveling from Anwarganj to Farrukhabad, was delayed for approximately 27 minutes at the Bagia crossing due to a malfunctioning gate. Strong wind gusts caused tree branches to obstruct the gate. The gateman contacted the control room and used a sliding boom to block traffic, allowing the train to...
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proceed towards Kalyanpur around 3:45 PM. The train was scheduled to depart Anwarganj at 3:12 PM and reach the Bagia crossing at 3:27 PM, but the delay caused by the gate issue held it up. Vehicles traveling between Maswanpur, Awas Vikas, and GT Road were also affected by the disruption.

Passengers at Prayagraj Junction can now pay for reserved and unreserved tickets using QR code scans. The facility has been launched at the station, providing convenience to passengers and reducing cash handling for railway staff. The railway plans to expand this facility to other stations within the Prayagraj division, including Kanpur,...
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Aligarh, Etawah, and Mirzapur. This initiative stems from the increasing use of UPI payments and aims to promote digital transactions at the station. Earlier, the facility was implemented for general tickets purchased from Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM).