A freight train carrying no cargo derailed at New Mayanaguri station in the Alipurdua Division of West Bengal on Tuesday morning. The incident, which occurred around 6 am, caused temporary disruptions to train services on the route. The train services were rerouted to an alternate path while investigations into the cause of the derailment commenced.
The Northeast Frontier Railway zone is working diligently to restore the train services. Repair work is underway at the station to minimize the impact of the derailment on train operations. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
Senior railway officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Alipurduar, were immediately dispatched to the scene to oversee the situation and supervise restoration efforts.
The station boasts five operational lines, allowing for a swift restoration of services once the repair work is completed. Station Superintendent Mukesh Kumar reported to ANI, “As far as the information available, a goods train derailed, it happened around 6:20 am today. There have been no casualties. Restoration work is underway.”
Amarjit Gautam, the Alipurduar Division DRM, stated that the department is working diligently to fully restore train traffic as soon as possible. He confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the derailment. “This morning, around five wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station. We are trying to restore traffic. The cause of this (accident) is yet to be ascertained. The team is checking it…We are investigating,” Gautam told ANI.
When asked about the potential for tampering with the railway line as a cause of the accident, Gautam emphasized that the exact cause remains under investigation.
The Northeast Frontier Railway is actively monitoring the situation and keeping the public informed of developments. The priority is to restore train services as quickly and safely as possible while conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the derailment.
