Goods Train Derailment Disrupts Rail Traffic Near Patna

A goods train derailed near Patna on Friday, disrupting rail traffic on the Fatuha-Islampur section. Six carriages were affected, but no injuries were reported. The derailment led to cancellations and rerouting of several trains, with restoration work underway.

A goods train derailed near Patna on Friday, severely affecting rail traffic on the Fatuha-Islampur section, officials confirmed.

The incident occurred near Daniyawan station, approximately 40 km from Patna, involving six carriages that jumped the tracks in the afternoon, according to a statement from the East Central Railway.

No injuries were reported, but the derailment caused the cancellation of at least five passenger trains, and the New Delhi-Islampur Magadh Express was short-terminated at Fatuha. A couple of other long-distance trains were rerouted.

A self-propelled accident relief train has arrived at the site to commence restoration works, officials said.

(With inputs from agencies.)