courteous007 on Instagram: "In railway operations, token exchanges are critical for ensuring trains stay on safe tracks, especially on single-line routes. A rare miss occurs when a train passes without successfully receiving or handing over the physical token, potentially risking track occupancy errors. Such moments are uncommon due to strict protocols, but when they happen, they highlight the precision, timing, and alertness required from both drivers and station staff. Observing these near mis

SCIENCE | HISTORY | FACTS | EXPERIMENT on Instagram: "Train token exchange is one of the oldest and smartest railway safety systems ever created. For decades, stationmasters and train drivers have mastered the art of passing a metal token at full speed — ensuring only one train enters a single-line track at a time. This video captures a rare moment where the exchange doesn’t go as smoothly as usual. At high speed, both sides must align timing, grip strength, and precision in less than a second.

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