India, Nov. 2 -- Movement of about a dozen long-distance express trains was temporarily halted on Saturday to ensure safe passage to a herd of 22 wild elephants under the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway. According to officials, the railway acted promptly after field officials reported movement of elephants near the railway track close to the Jharkhand-Odisha border between Birsa and D cabin section since late Friday night and stopped movement of the trains for 3-4 hours in gaps till the herd crossed over safely early on Saturday morning.

In a remarkable demonstration of its commitment to wildlife conservation and operational safety, Chakradharpur Division temporarily halted the movement of trains between Bisra and D Cabin...