A dramatic and chilling viral video from inside the locomotive cockpit has sparked intense nationwide debate following a recent train accident at the Digaru railway station in Assam. The incident involved the Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125), which derailed after overshooting a red signal and colliding with a dead end.
Inside the Cockpit: The 45-Second Panic
The 45-second video, purportedly recorded by the locomotive pilot moments before the crash, captures extreme distress within the crew. In the recording, the crew can be heard frantically shouting that despite engaging all available braking systems—including emergency brakes, loco brakes, and A9 brakes—the train’s speed refused to drop.
The pilot notes that the brake pipe (BP) pressure gauge appeared compromised or unresponsive, raising immediate concerns over whether a sudden mechanical failure or brake-binding issue crippled the train’s stopping capability. Despite the red signal and desperate attempts to halt, the engine eventually collided with the dead end at Digaru station, resulting in the derailment of the engine and several coaches.
Questions Raised for Loco Pilots and Railways
While the video has drawn massive public attention, senior railway authorities and veteran locomotive pilots have raised critical technical questions regarding the footage:
- The BP Pressure Paradox: Experts analyzing the video point out that while the crew claimed brake pressure was failing, the gauges and technical parameters require thorough examination through the train’s onboard event recorder data.
- Mechanical vs. Human Error: Initial official statements suggested the pilot was unable to control the train’s speed, whereas the leaked cockpit video suggests a potential sudden brake failure.
Railway authorities have launched a comprehensive high-level inquiry, examining both the locomotive’s data logs and maintenance records to determine whether the accident stemmed from a technical malfunction or operational error .
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