The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Southern Railway rewards Motorman who flagged safety issue in March
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S. Vijay Kumar
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Southern Railway has dropped disciplinary action against motorman K. Karunakaran and rewarded him for preventing a potential collision by identifying a signal failure. An inquiry confirmed that the signal malfunction was caused by improper maintenance procedures, leading the railway to implement new safety protocols and access controls.
Southern Railway has dropped departmental action contemplated against motorman K. Karunakaran, who flagged a major safety issue between Ambattur and Avadi railway stations here on March 5, 2026, and rewarded him for the good work, sources in the zonal headquarters said.
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