RAILWAY TRACK DERAILMENT IMPACT
Alert goods train loco pilot averts major accident in UP's Bareilly A goods train narrowly escaped derailing near Dibnapur railway station. The loco pilot spotted an iron garter and cement posts on the tracks. The pilot applied the emergency brakes, preventing a major accident. The train's engine sustained damage. R...
17 Nov, 2024, 12.39 AM ISTGoods train derails in Telangana's Peddapalli; 20 trains cancelled, 10 diverted A goods train carrying iron ore derailed in Telangana's Peddapalli district late Tuesday night, causing significant disruptions to passenger train services. The South Central Railway cancelled 20 passenger trains, partially cancelled four, and diver...
13 Nov, 2024, 07.51 AM ISTTripura to start rationing petrol from Sunday: Minister Tripura government will start rationing petrol from November 10. The decision comes after a railway track derailment disrupted fuel supply to the state. Two-wheeler owners will get petrol worth Rs 200 per day. Three-wheelers will get Rs 400 worth of...
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'Nut-bolts removed from the track': Inquiry reveals sabotage behind Mysuru-Darbhanga Express derailment An inquiry into the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident pointed to sabotage, confirming the removal of nuts and bolts from the track. This caused the train to veer onto the loop line and collide with a stationary goods train at Kavaraipettai o...
18 Oct, 2024, 02.06 PM ISTTamil Nadu train crash: Joint probe shows train might have derailed at intersection, does not hint sabotage The joint inspection note indicates the train derailed at the intersection point near Chennai. Initial reports suspect mechanical errors or sabotage as potential causes. A final decision awaits the Commissioner of Railway Safety and National Investi...
17 Oct, 2024, 09.18 PM ISTNo terror angle in train derailments: UP Police Authorities investigating the derailments of the Sabarmati Express and Kalindi Express haven't found any terror links. Objects like an iron rod and a gas cylinder were placed on the tracks, causing the incidents, and officials suggest attempts at sa...
13 Oct, 2024, 09.37 PM ISTTwo coaches of empty local train derail on Western Railway; services hit Two coaches of an empty local train derailed near Mumbai Central, disrupting suburban services on Western Railway. The incident occurred around 12:10 PM, blocking the slow track towards Dadar. Trains are being redirected to the fast line, and effort...
13 Oct, 2024, 03.04 PM ISTNIA investigates Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident: Sabotage or signal failure? The National Investigation Agency investigates potential sabotage in the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident, where the train collided with a parked goods train, injuring eight and derailing 12 coaches. The incident, 40 km from Chennai, prompt...
13 Oct, 2024, 11.24 AM ISTRPF forms special team, start patrolling after train engine hits stones on tracks in UP's Bairia The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has formed a special team to investigate an incident where a train engine hit a stone placed on the tracks in Bairia. Initial investigations suggest mischief, and patrolling has been intensified. This incident is p...
29 Sep, 2024, 08.07 PM ISTUltrasound tests, track quality checks, fast-tracking Kavach: Vaishnaw says rail safety paramount Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that the 'Kavach' automatic train protection system is being implemented swiftly with rigorous quality checks. The system, which aids in safe train operations, is set to cover over one lakh kilometers an...
27 Sep, 2024, 04.48 PM ISTGoods train derails in Jharkhand's Bokaro, over 10 trains diverted A goods train derailed near Tupkadih in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, affecting rail traffic on the route. Two wagons overturned, causing damage to the downline track and leading to the diversion of over 10 trains. Restoration efforts are underway, a...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.02 AM ISTRailways' initial probe suggests poor maintenance caused freight train derailment near Vrindavan An initial probe into the derailment of a coal-loaded train near Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh points to poor maintenance as the cause. The North Central Railway has ordered a thorough enquiry. The accident disrupted services on major routes, but no fo...
25 Sep, 2024, 07.31 PM ISTRailways created world record in derailments: Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Indian Railways for frequent derailments, claiming it has set a world record. Her comments followed an incident in Jalpaiguri where five wagons of an empty goods train derailed. Banerjee high...
24 Sep, 2024, 07.31 PM ISTThree railmen stage train sabotage for rewards in Surat, arrested Three railway employees in Surat, Gujarat have been arrested for allegedly removing parts of a track to simulate an attempt to derail a train. They then reinstalled the parts and took photos to claim rewards for averting an accident. The police foun...
24 Sep, 2024, 03.14 PM ISTMathura train derailment: 500 workers at site to clear track, panel to probe cause An inquiry committee will investigate the derailment of 25 wagons of a freight train near Vrindavan in Mathura district. The incident, which occurred around 8 pm on Wednesday, disrupted services of around 30 trains. Nearly 500 workers are clearing t...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.49 AM ISTGoods train derails in UP's Sonbhadra A goods train engine derailed in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, early Monday after debris from a nearby hill fell on the tracks due to heavy rains. Rail traffic was disrupted for hours but no casualties were reported. The tracks were cleared and traffic ...
16 Sep, 2024, 02.10 PM ISTTrain derailment bid: Kanpur cops detain over two dozen for questioning Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with a suspected attempt to derail the Kalindi Express. An alert loco pilot averted a major accident by stopping the train after hitting an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks. A m...
11 Sep, 2024, 01.21 PM ISTAttempt to derail goods train in Ajmer, cement blocks kept on freight corridor tracks In Ajmer district, Rajasthan, an attempt to derail a goods train was made by placing two cement blocks on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor tracks. The train hit the blocks but no damage occurred. Authorities have registered a case and are inve...
10 Sep, 2024, 10.19 AM ISTAttempt made to derail Kalindi Express by placing LPG cylinder on tracks: Police An attempt to derail the Kalindi Express was thwarted when an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks in Shivrajpur was hit by the train, causing it to halt. Senior officials and a forensic team are investigating the incident, which also involved a bottle...
09 Sep, 2024, 01.19 PM ISTSomnath Express: Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Overnight Express derail in Jabalpur, no casualties reported Somnath Express: Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Overnight Express derailed near Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 150 meters from the platform, but no casualties or injuries were repo...
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