Bhubaneswar, Oct. 10 -- Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of Level Crossing (LC) Gate violation and gate breaking by Road Vehicles, which are not only endangering lives but also causing disruption and delay to train services over Khurda Road Division.
In several cases, road users forcefully try to cross LC Gates even after the gate is closed or while being closed, leading to damage to boom barriers and signal failures. This irresponsible behavior results in loss of punctuality, disruption of train operations and risk to life and property.
During 2024, a total of 113 incidents of LC Gate breaking were reported under Khurda Road Division, out of which 92 persons were arres...