Delhi-Darbhanga Special Train Derails At Harinagar Station, No Casualties Reported

Delhi-Darbhanga Special Train Derails: The incident involved one of the train’s 21 coaches. The derailed coach was detached and removed, allowing the train to resume its journey to Darbhanga.

The Delhi-Darbhanga Special Train (number 04068) derailed at Harinagar railway station in Bihar's West Champaran district early Thursday, causing panic among passengers. No injuries or casualties were reported. Officials from the Samastipur Railway Division confirmed that four wheels of coach 153735/GSLRD derailed as the train entered track No. 4. The incident temporarily closed the down line, while the up line remained operational. After a delay of approximately four hours, the train resumed its journey to Darbhanga around 4 am.  

Station Master Ritesh Kumar attributed the prevention of a major accident to the train's reduced speed. “The derailment involved four wheels of a bogie, but all passengers are safe. If the speed had not been reduced, the consequences could have been severe,” he stated.

A team from the Samastipur Railway Division has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment. The inquiry will assess whether the tracks were damaged or improperly maintained and whether operational checks were conducted before the train's arrival.

Katihar Railway Employee Fatally Struck by Passenger Train During Duty

An on-duty railway employee, Vipin Kumar Singh, tragically lost his life after being struck by train number 07545 Katihar-Jogbani Passenger at platform number 3 of Katihar railway station, Bihar, on Monday. Vipin Kumar was reportedly engaged in shunting operations when the accident occurred.

Vipin Kumar, a resident of Katihar, was employed in the SSE (C&W) department and was performing his duties when the accident occurred. While working on the platform, he was hit by the approaching train, resulting in his death on the spot.

Another Tragic Railway Accident At Barauni Station

In a separate incident on November 9, a railway worker, Amar Rawat, lost his life at Barauni Railway Station in Begusarai, Bihar. Rawat, responsible for uncoupling the engine from the bogie of the 5204 Barauni-Lucknow Express, was crushed between the engine and the bogie when the engine unexpectedly moved backwards without a signal.