Prompt action and vigilance by the crew of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) have prevented at least seven elephants from being hit by trains over the past month, according to an official statement issued on Monday, November 10.

The NFR authorities lauded the quick thinking and alertness of railway personnel across its divisions, emphasizing that their timely response helped avert potential tragedies involving wild elephants — a recurring concern in the region known for its extensive elephant corridors.

The first incident occurred on October 10, when tower wagon driver Jitendra Kumar spotted two elephants crossing the tracks between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini in the Alipurduar Division. Acting immediately, Kumar halted the wagon, successfully preventing a collision.

A week later, on

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