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“This would ensure that the forest area remains clean and wild animals are not attracted.” We are taking innovative steps for patrolling in the vulnerable areas of Rajaji. The most vulnerable corridor is the 18km stretch from Kansro to Haridwar.Head of forest force, Uttarakhand, Jai Raj, said, “The railways officials have come forward to cooperate in strengthening the safety and security of wildlife in the sensitive areas of RTR. In June, another elephant died on the tracks after it was hit by a locomotive.According to the director of Rajaji, Sanatan, four elephants in the past two years have died in rail accidents. Speed limit of trains would be limited to 35 km/hr and joint patrolling during the day and night would be carried out.”Talking to TOI, additional divisional railway manager, Sharad Srivastava, said, “We are trying to maintain a speed limit of 35 km/hr from past few months..