Accidents

High courts rule railway accident compensation cannot be denied solely for missing tickets

Unidentified young man dies after being hit by a train in Bhagalpur

A tragic incident has come to light from Bhagalpur where an unidentified young man died after being hit by a train near the railway tracks in the Jagdishpur police station area. The body was discovered on Saturday morning near the Chhotki river close to Dinnagar-Puraini, creating a sensation among l

Indian Railways and IRCTC provide up to 18 lakh rupees compensation for fatal train accidents

Train passengers and their families can claim up to 18 lakh rupees in financial compensation in the unfortunate event of fatal train accidents through established Indian Railways provisions and optional travel insurance. Understanding these rights helps travellers navigate the claims process effecti

Mumbai Kurla Crane Collapse Damages Central Railway Freight Line And Homes

Train operations on the Central Railway network escaped major disruption after a heavy construction crane collapsed in Qureshi Nagar, Kurla, Mumbai, during a building demolition operation in the early hours of Friday, August 21, 2026. The accident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. when the crane,

Freight train operations disrupted in Khurai following technical failure at railway gate

A double-decker freight train came to an abrupt halt in Khurai recently, triggering significant disruption to both rail operations and local road traffic. The stoppage was caused by a technical failure involving the train’s pantograph becoming entangled with the overhead electrical wires. This mecha

Railway services in Bokaro face disruptions due to maintenance blocks and recent derailment

Passengers traveling through the Adra division of South Eastern Railway are facing significant travel disruptions this week. A combination of essential infrastructure maintenance and a recent derailment incident has impacted train schedules across key routes connecting Bokaro, Asansol, Purulia, and

Gorakhpur Gomti Nagar train delayed following tree obstruction on tracks

Passengers aboard the Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar train experienced a tense situation on Friday, August 14, 2026, when their journey was abruptly halted due to an unexpected obstruction on the tracks. A large Sal tree fell across the railway line in the Lehda jungle, located on the Anandnagar-Barhni secti

MEMU passenger train derails near Puri station with no injuries reported

A MEMU passenger train operating between Talcher and Puri derailed on Friday, August 14, 2026, just moments before completing its journey. The incident took place approximately 500 meters away from the Puri railway station, near platform number 3. Fortunately, because the train was traveling at a lo

Freight train operations resume in Jharkhand after 28 hour derailment disruption

Railway operations on a critical reversible line in Jharkhand’s Palamu district have officially resumed following a 28-hour disruption caused by a freight train derailment. The incident, which involved a coal-laden goods train, occurred on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, near the Grasim Factory between Ga

Teenager suffers severe burns after climbing freight train at Sonipat railway station

A tragic incident occurred at Sonipat railway station on Wednesday when a 16-year-old boy, identified as Harshit, sustained life-threatening injuries after climbing onto a stationary freight train. The teenager, a resident of Basodi village, was allegedly attempting to win a bet with his friends whe

Coal train derailment in Palamu disrupts rail traffic between Garhwa Road and Sigsigi stations

A major rail incident occurred in the Palamu district on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when twelve wagons of a coal-laden goods train derailed. The incident took place at approximately 11:00 AM near the Grasim Factory, situated between the Garhwa Road and Sigsigi railway stations. Railway authorities ha

Unidentified youth dies after being hit by a train near Muzaffarnagar railway crossing

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday near the Gandhi Colony railway crossing in Muzaffarnagar, where an unidentified youth lost his life after being struck by a passing train. The accident caused a stir in the local area, drawing a large crowd of onlookers to the tracks. Local authorities from th

Fire breaks out in empty departmental coach at Jabalpur railway station

A major fire broke out in a special departmental coach stationed at Jabalpur Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh on the morning of Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The incident, which took place between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, caused significant damage to the railway property, though officials have confirmed th

Alert Railway Staff Prevent Major Accident After Tractor Gets Stuck on Narsinghpur Track

A potential rail disaster was narrowly avoided in Madhya Pradesh on July 9, 2026, after a tractor-trolley became stranded on the railway tracks near the Old Bargi railway gate in Narsinghpur. The incident, which caused significant concern among local authorities, was resolved through a swift and coo

Indian Railways mandates 30 day deadline for all train accident investigations

In a major push to strengthen safety protocols, the Indian Railway Board has issued a strict directive to all Zonal Railways mandating that investigations into train accidents must be completed within a 30-day window. This order, formalized in a letter dated August 3, 2026, aims to improve accountab

Demand grows for safety fencing on Una railway track to prevent animal collisions

A formal request has been submitted to the Ambala Railway Division to install robust, permanent fencing along the railway tracks between Rai Mehatpur and Amb-Andaura in Himachal Pradesh. The initiative aims to curb the frequent presence of stray animals on the tracks, a persistent safety hazard that

Railway employee found dead on tracks at Hooghly station sparking protest

A tragic incident at Hooghly railway station has sent shockwaves through the railway community after the mutilated body of a 53-year-old railway employee was discovered on the tracks on Friday morning. The deceased, identified as Kamal Senapati, served as a Public Works Inspector (PWI) for Indian Ra

Landslide in Haridwar damages local temple and obstructs railway track

A sudden landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused significant structural damage to religious sites and temporarily disrupted railway operations in Haridwar during the early hours of August 7, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 AM when large boulders and debris cascaded from the hi

Northeast Frontier Railway reroutes trains following track collapse near New Harangajao station

The scenic rail route connecting Mizoram’s Sairang to Assam’s Barak Valley is currently facing significant operational challenges. Following a major track collapse near New Harangajao station, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been forced to reschedule and cancel several train services on the

Fire breaks out in two coaches of Saharsa Samastipur MEMU train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur station

A major fire incident was reported early Monday morning involving the Saharsa-Samastipur MEMU train (number 63344) at the Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar. While the train was stationed at the platform, a fire erupted in the motor coach, which subsequently spread to an adjacent coach. Pro

Youth dies after being hit by Kasganj Lucknow Passenger train in Farrukhabad

A tragic rail accident occurred in the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old youth. The incident involved the Kasganj-Lucknow Passenger train, which was passing through the Fatehgarh police station area when the mishap took place near Mohalla Vankha

Passenger dies after being hit by a train while crossing tracks at Chuchura railway station

A tragic incident occurred at Chuchura railway station in the Hooghly district on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a passenger who was attempting to cross the railway tracks. The incident caused a brief period of chaos and panic within the station premises as onlookers witnessed the fatal

Major accident averted after high voltage wire falls on Ratlam Kota MEMO train

A major rail accident was narrowly avoided on Sunday morning near Mahidpur Road Station on the busy Kota-Nagda railway section. An 11,000-volt overhead electric (OHE) wire snapped and fell directly onto the Ratlam-Kota MEMO passenger train as it was pulling into the platform. The incident caused dam

Loco pilot prevents disaster after engine catches fire on Ramnagar Kasganj passenger train

A major tragedy was averted on the morning of Monday, August 3, 2026, when the engine of the Ramnagar-Kasganj Passenger train caught fire near Malgaon Halt in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Thanks to the alert response of the loco pilot, all passengers on board remained safe, and no injuries