EMU Rescue by WDM3D at Hooghly

It was 37232 down Bandel Howrah local which failed at around 9 AM in the morning when it was about to depart Hooghly. Since then, it occupied the reverse track for the next couple of hours until the old horse of Howrah Diesel Shed, WDM-3D, #11296 came from Bandel siding for the rescue. Now-a-days, one ore two diesel locomotives are always available at Bandel for shunting duties. This time the chief foreman directed to bring one of them from Bandel to take the failed EMU rake back to Bandel. Finally it came and rescued the poor EMU. A unique sight for all of us and a memory to cherish forever.
We may go for upgradations and enhancements and technologies wherever applicable, but we need to fall back to the elders to save us from crisis. This is what I realised that moment.
Date : 28th August, 2023
Time : 11:00 AM
Place : Hooghly
Code : HGY