The Economic Times

Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracks

A Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossing the railway tracks. The unusual encounter, captured on video, was managed through coordination between the Assam Forest Department, the loco pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room. The incident also highlights the importance of elephant corridors and wildlife safety measures along railway routes in Assam.