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To prevent animal deaths, the NFR is installing the Intrusion Detection System along the entire route which sends alerts if any animal reaches the tracks
Since 2004, when the track was converted from narrow gauge to broad gauge, it has become vulnerable for wild animals, including elephants
The Dooars tracks, which connects Siliguri Junction with Alipurduar Junction, has claimed around 80 elephants in 20 years
The incident took place between the Rajabhatkhawa and Garopara stations in the section between Alipurduar Junction and Siliguri Junction, which comes under North East Frontier Railway
Students will also tell tourists about responsible tourist practices for the conservation of the sites