Freight Train Derailment Halts Delhi-Howrah Route Overnight

A freight train derailment near Panki yard caused a two-hour disruption on the Delhi-Howrah route, delaying over three dozen trains. The incident occurred as the train was shunted from north to south. Restoration was swift, resuming some services by 12.30 am and full operations by 2.30 am.

A freight train derailment brought the busy Delhi-Howrah route to a complete standstill for hours overnight. The incident, occurring near Panki yard, delayed over thirty trains, including prominent names like Rajdhani and Garib Rath, according to Amit Kumar Singh, PRO of the Prayagraj Division.

A probe has been initiated to uncover the exact cause of the derailment, noted Singh. As the freight train was being shunted from the north to south lines, two of its wheels slipped, causing a potential threat of a larger accident.

Rapid response teams quickly arrived at the scene, restoring partial movement within 45 minutes. By 2.30 am, services gradually resumed under the oversight of senior railway officers from Kanpur and Prayagraj divisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)