May 18, 2010 2:24 PM

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Trains cancelled or diverted in wake of Maoists' threat in Bihar

In Bihar, Railways have cancelled seven trains and diverted over dozen of trains in view of Maoist bandh. <br/><br/>The trains cancelled include UP and down of Rajendra Nagar-Barkakana Palamu Express and Garwaha Road-Singrauli Link express. <br/><br/>Barwahadih-Dehri-on-Sone passengers train has also been cancelled. <br/><br/>AIR Patna correspondent reports that patrolling has been intensified along railway tracks and brides to avert untoward incidents. <br/><br/>The Railway authorities have also imposed a speed restriction of 75 km per hour for Rajdhai Express trains in naxal-affected areas and decided to run pilot engines before a group of trains. <br/><br/>Additional security forces have been deployed in all trains passing through Bihar. State Director General of Police Neelmani said that an alert has been sounded to meet any eventuality. <br/><br/>Police stations in the naxal-infested areas have been instructed to keep a constant vigil on the activities of the Maoists to meet any eventuality.<br/>

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