Railways at loss over Re 1 menace

vasuki · Mar 6th, 2007, 18:28

Rlys at loss over Re 1 menace
Tribune News Service

Patna, March 5
It’s a bizarre situation for the Railways as more than terrorists, it is the one-rupee coin that threatens the safety and security of the passengers. It is still groping in the dark to contain the one-rupee coin menace perpetrated by wrongdoers.

According to sources in the ECR, miscreants place a one-rupee coin between two points (joints) connected by an isolator on the track. Once the coin is inserted between these points, the electric circuit gets completed and the fibre isolation changes the railway signal to red.

Armed with this technical masterpiece, miscreants have now reportedly started looting passengers by stopping trains at places of their choice. Sometimes they also steal mineral items and coal from goods trains.

The full story

Nick-H · Mar 6th, 2007, 19:02

Stand by for the crop of is it really safe to travel by train? posts...

Dr. Gajaprishthakara · Apr 9th, 2007, 22:23

Am I overreacting by thinking that this article is a bit too detailed (ie instructional)?

ba9rn · Apr 9th, 2007, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Gajaprishthakara

Am I overreacting by thinking that this article is a bit too detailed (ie instructional)?

My thoughts entirely. Maybe this thread should be deleted, or at the very least edited?

Merchant · Apr 9th, 2007, 22:44

But what about a five rupee coin? Or maybe a euro? Do they accept Australian? Do I have to padlock my pack to my ankle? What if someone steals my hair dryer? Maybe I should take the bus? Please advise.

Dr. Gajaprishthakara · Apr 10th, 2007, 13:48

...If you actually wanted advice, Merchant, you would have come to the right place.

Mar 6th, 2007, 18:28	#1
vasuki mast maula Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Narkanda/ Kotgarh/ Shimla Posts: 300	Railways at loss over Re 1 menace Rlys at loss over Re 1 menace Tribune News Service Patna, March 5 It’s a bizarre situation for the Railways as more than terrorists, it is the one-rupee coin that threatens the safety and security of the passengers. It is still groping in the dark to contain the one-rupee coin menace perpetrated by wrongdoers. According to sources in the ECR, miscreants place a one-rupee coin between two points (joints) connected by an isolator on the track. Once the coin is inserted between these points, the electric circuit gets completed and the fibre isolation changes the railway signal to red. Armed with this technical masterpiece, miscreants have now reportedly started looting passengers by stopping trains at places of their choice. Sometimes they also steal mineral items and coal from goods trains. The full story __________________ Of all the things lost.. I miss my mind the most

Mar 6th, 2007, 19:02	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,875	Stand by for the crop of is it really safe to travel by train? posts... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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