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Alert Driver Saves Elephant Calf and Mother on Railway Tracks
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News18•12-10-2026, 07:45
Alert Driver Saves Elephant Calf and Mother on Railway Tracks
- •A cute little elephant calf and its mother were spotted on the railway tracks between Rajabhatkhawa and Alipurduar Junction.
- •The alert loco pilot and assistant successfully controlled the train's speed, avoiding a major accident and allowing the elephants to cross safely.
- •The Alipurduar Division of the Railway Department shared this heartwarming image on social media.
- •This incident highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and protecting natural corridors for animals.
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The incident took place near the Damanpur area between Rajabhatkhawa and Alipurduar Junction, specifically at kilometer points 162/9 to 163/1.
The driver and assistant loco pilot quickly became alert upon spotting the elephants and promptly controlled the train's speed, allowing the animals to cross safely.
The images and information were published on social media by the Railway Department of the Alipurduar Division.
