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A goods train derailed near Muzaffarpur Junction, disrupting rail traffic but causing no casualties. The loco pilot's quick action prevented a major mishap. Several trains, including the Lichhavi Express and Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express, were stranded due to the incident. Railway officials are working to restore normal operations while investigating the cause.

Key Points: Goods Train Derails Near Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar

  • Goods train derailed near Muzaffarpur Junction at low speed
  • No casualties due to swift loco pilot action
  • Multiple trains stranded as restoration efforts continue
  • Railway officials investigating cause of derailment
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Goods train derails near Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar; no casualties

A goods train derailed near Muzaffarpur Junction, disrupting rail traffic. No casualties reported as officials work to restore operations.

"The goods train had gone to unload ballast. The accident occurred while it was returning. – DRM Vivek Bhushan Sood"

Patna, June 16

Train operations were disrupted on Monday evening as four wheels of a goods train derailed near the Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) section of Muzaffarpur Junction at around 6 p.m. No casualties, however, were reported.

The goods train was returning towards Narayanpur after unloading track ballast (stones) and had originated from the Madipur side.

According to a Railway official, a wagon went off the track shortly before the derailment, causing the train losing its balance on the track.

A Group-D railway employee who was present on the wagon jumped in time and escaped unhurt.

The loco pilot acted swiftly, stopping the train immediately and preventing a major mishap.

Due to the derailment, Lichhavi Express is stranded at Madipur Outer, Muzaffarpur–Porbandar Express has been halted, Samastipur–Siwan Passenger is also stationed at Silaut apart from other express and passenger trains on this route.

Railway officials are working rapidly to normalise operations.

All wagons ahead of the derailed one have been removed, and efforts are underway to clear the rear part of the wagons.

Sonpur Division DRM Vivek Bhushan Sood, along with officials from Engineering, Operating, Carriage and Construction, and personnel from RPF and GRP, reached the site promptly and are overseeing the restoration efforts.

"The goods train had gone to unload ballast. The accident occurred while it was returning. Currently, the main line is closed. Accident Relief Train (ART) has been called and will arrive shortly. The cause is yet to be determined, and a full investigation will follow," said DRM Sood.

The derailment took place when the goods train was moving at a low speed of 10 kmph, which minimised the impact.

Thanks to the timely intervention of the train crew, a larger tragedy was averted.

The railway officials will take the statements of drivers, a guard, linemen and other employees who were present at the spot at the time of the derailment.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Thank God no one was hurt! The loco pilot deserves appreciation for quick action. But seriously, how many more derailments before our railway infrastructure gets proper maintenance? #SafetyFirst
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Priya M.
My brother was on the Lichhavi Express that got stranded! He says railway staff is providing water and snacks. Good response, but hope they fix tracks soon. Bihar route always has such issues 😕
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Amit S.
At least it was a goods train and not passenger train. Kudos to the railway employee who jumped to safety - shows quick thinking! Hope they investigate properly and fix root cause.
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Sunita R.
Why does this keep happening in Bihar? Just last month there was another derailment near Samastipur. Our railway budget is huge but maintenance seems poor in Eastern zone. Need better accountability!
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Vikram J.
Good to see DRM personally overseeing restoration work. But question remains - was it track fault or wagon fault? At 10kmph speed, such derailments shouldn't happen. Hope they upgrade old tracks soon.
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Neha P.
Thankful there were no casualties 🙏 The railway staff is working hard to restore normalcy - we should appreciate their efforts. But hope this incident pushes authorities to improve maintenance protocols.

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