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Rajdhani Express Halted for Elephant Crossing in Assam: A Heartwarming Wildlife Rescue
- A herd of elephants safely crossed railway tracks in Hojai district, Assam, after forest staff alerted the Northeast Frontier Railway to stop the Down Rajdhani Express, preventing a collision.
- The Northeast Frontier Railway and forest department coordinated to enable the timely stoppage of the Rajdhani Express at Hawaipur in Nagaon South Division, ensuring the elephants' safe passage.
- This incident aligns with a Supreme Court ruling banning obstacles in traditional elephant corridors and coercive deterrents, directing measures to protect wildlife movement.
- Northeast Frontier Railway employs technology such as AI-based detection systems and the Plan Bee method to prevent elephant-train collisions along Assam's railway lines.
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Elephants vs Rajdhani Express: Alert forest officials avert tragedy in Assam
A major tragedy was averted in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday when forest personnel alerted the Rajdhani Express after spotting a large herd of elephants crossing a railway track, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Rajdhani Express Halted for Elephant Crossing in Assam: A Heartwarming Wildlife Rescue
Rajdhani Express paused in Assam's Hojai district to allow safe passage for a herd of elephants across railway tracks. Coordinated efforts by the forest staff and Northeast Frontier Railway ensured the elephants' safety. A video shared by Assam Forest Minister highlighted this commendable act of wildlife conservation.
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