Sikkim Mahananda Express Coaches Derail in Bihar After Signal Oversight
· India · Indian Express, NDTV, News18
Two coaches of the Delhi-bound Sikkim Mahananda Express derailed near Ara railway station in Bihar during the early hours of Sunday. Initial investigations indicate the incident occurred after the train overshot a red signal shortly after departure. No injuries were reported among passengers, though rail traffic in the Danapur Division of East Central Railway was partially affected. The train experienced a delay of over four hours, arriving at Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction well behind its scheduled time. A detailed inquiry has been initiated to determine the precise circumstances leading to the signal overshoot and subsequent derailment.
Why it matters
The derailment disrupted rail traffic on a busy Delhi-bound corridor and delayed long-distance passengers by over four hours, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding signal management in the region.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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