A potential train accident was narrowly averted near Chennai as miscreants tampered with a railway switch. The Southern Railway’s Electronic Interlocking system detected the issue and alerted staff promptly, preventing any trains from passing through the affected area. An investigation is currently underway, and surveillance has been increased following a similar incident in October 2024. This incident highlights the importance of railway safety and the need for stricter security measures to prevent such acts of vandalism that could have catastrophic consequences.