(a) whether recently the engine of Jaipur-Mumbai Duronto Express got detached from the bogies,
thereby stranding the bogies in the jungle;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the necessary action taken by the Railways on the outcome
of the enquiry, if conducted;
(c) the number of such incidents reported wherein coaches got detached in a mid-way during the
last three years; and
(d) the remedial measures taken by the Railways in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a) Yes, Madam. On dated 17.01.2013 engine of train no. 12240 Duronto Express uncoupled from
train load at Rawania Dungar station of Kota division.
(b) Enquiry in the instant case revealed that the coupling of locomotive with train load was not
done properly. Concerned staff who were responsible for ensuring proper coupling of locomotive
with the train have been counseled to avoid such recurrence.
(c) Such incidences of loco getting detached from coaches are very rare.
(d) Training and counseling of staff, checks and inspections of various levels are being done
to prevent such recurrences.