On February 25, 2024, an unattended freight train traveled for over 70 kilometers in Jammu and Kashmir, India, after the crew exited during a routine stop at Kathua railway station. The train, which was carrying 53 cars of stone chips, began to roll down a sloped track shortly after the loco pilot and assistant left. Despite immediate alerts sent along the route, the train picked up speed as it crossed into Punjab. Emergency measures were enacted to clear level crossings and track its movement. Railway staff attempted to slow the train using sandbags and wooden blocks, successfully bringing it to a stop near Unchi Bassi railway station around 9:00 am. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage reported. Preliminary investigations suggest that the train may not have been properly secured, leading to this rare incident, which usually stems from braking issues or lapses during halts on sloped tracks.