Panic at Ernakulum station as train goes on wrong track

The Thiruvananthapuram-bound Kerala Express was also expected at the same time setting off panic. Tension eased when the Kerala Express pulled in on another track. The Divisional Safety Officer of the Railways has been asked to conduct an inquiry.

quot;The drivers of the Venad Express didn8217;t watch the signal carefully before starting the train. Had they taken a closer look, this could have been avoided,quot; a top Railwayofficial said.

Whenever the signal is given, a corresponding letter indicating the direction will also be displayed on the post. While S8217; stands for the way to Shornur direction, M8217; indicates Marshalling Yard and the Kottayam route. quot;They the Venad Express drivers failed to notice this,quot; the official said.

No traffic was disrupted at the station.