TIRUPATI: The windshield of the New Delhi–Chennai Grand Trunk (GT) Express was shattered after objects allegedly thrown from a passing train struck the locomotive between the Singarayakonda and Ulavapadu railway stations in the Prakasam district in the early hours of Thursday, disrupting train operations and injuring a railway employee.
Senior assistant loco-pilot M. Jayaram sustained head injuries when the shattered glass struck him inside the locomotive cabin. The incident occurred around 1 am as the GT Express was proceeding towards Chennai after crossing the Singarayakonda station.
According to information, the Ernakulam–Bilaspur Express was passing on the adjacent track at the time. Some passengers allegedly threw leftover food packets and empty liquor bottles from the train, which hit the windshield of the GT Express locomotive. The impact shattered the front glass of the engine, forcing the train crew to halt the train in the section before cautiously moving it to Ulavapadu yard.
The injured assistant loco-pilot was shifted to the Ulavapadu Government Hospital in a 108 ambulance and later referred to the railway hospital in Vijayawada for advanced treatment. The railway protection force at Ongole has registered a case and taken up an investigation.
Meanwhile, railway officials arranged a replacement locomotive at Ulavapadu and attached it to the GT Express. The train resumed its journey at around 3.30 am after the replacement engine was attached. After reaching Bitragunta, an alternative loco crew was arranged, and the train continued its journey.
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