A recent incident near Chennai has raised concerns about railway safety as miscreants attempted to cause a potential train accident by tampering with a railway switch. Thanks to the quick detection by the Southern Railway’s Electronic Interlocking system, disaster was averted, and staff were able to secure the area before any trains were affected. This incident follows a similar one in October 2024, prompting an investigation into the security measures in place. Authorities have intensified surveillance to prevent such incidents in the future. Railway safety is of utmost importance, and such incidents highlight the need for constant vigilance and security upgrades to protect passengers and railway infrastructure.