The gateman alleges that the track was not repaired when the Kalinga Utkal Express approached Khatauli. It has been alleged that following the Kalinga Utkal Express derailment, the gangman on duty, welder and the JE fled the spot with the latter even switching off his phone. This audio clip substantiates the initial reports of alleged careless and negligence by Railway workers and officials. The authenticity of the audio clip, however, is yet to be verified. ALSO READ:Kalinga Utkal Express derailed: Indian Railways and the unresolved question of passenger safetyUtkal Express derailment: Suresh Prabhu wants responsibility fixed by day end as death toll rises to 24'Train was running at 100kmph': 21 killed after Utkal Express derails in UP, rescue operations completedWATCH | Kalinga Utkal Express derailment: Portion of track cut but not repaired, claims audio clip

Source: India Today August 20, 2017 08:01 UTC