No safety lapse at Chirakkal gate, says DRM (opens original article in a new tab)

The Palakkad Railway Division denied reports of a near-accident at Chirakkal gate, stating the train stopped at a red signal after the gate was closed, with disciplinary action taken against the gatekeeper for neglecting duty.

• Palakkad Railway Division denied claims of a near-miss accident at Arpamthodu railway gate
• Train stopped at red signal before level-crossing as gate was closed
• Disciplinary action taken against gatekeeper for neglecting duty
• All level crossing gates in Palakkad division are interlocked to prevent train passage when open