LUCKNOW, Dec. 20 -- With dense fog increasing the risk of rail mishaps during winter, Northern Railway's Lucknow division on Friday conducted a full-scale railway accident mock drill near the Alambagh crossing to assess preparedness and response time during emergencies.

The exercise was held at the POH siding of Lucknow Yard, close to the Divisional Operational Training Centre, and simulated a serious accident involving a passenger special train. Three coaches were shown as having met with an accident and caught fire, creating a near-real scenario for rescue and relief operations.

Railway personnel, along with multiple emergency agencies, swung into action to rescue stranded passengers, provide first aid and evacuate the injured. While ...