On a fateful Wednesday, 3 (three) coaches of the North East Superfast train (Train No. 12506) derailed in the vicinity of Raghunathpur railway station, situated in Bihar's Buxar. According to media reports, one of the coaches overturned, while two to three air-conditioned (AC) coaches derailed. The ill-fated train, which had commenced its journey from Anand Vihar in Delhi at 7:45 am, was en route to Kamakhya Junction in Assam's Guwahati.
- The accident relief vehicle along with the medical team and officials has left for the incident site. No casualties have been reported: East Central Railway Zone
- In a tweet, the East Central Railway reported that the derailment of the coaches occurred at 9:37 pm near Raghunathpur station. The tweet further mentioned, "The accident relief vehicle, accompanied by a medical team and officials, has been dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported." This swift response and the absence of fatal.
- Following the derailment incident, Indian Railways has released a set of helpline numbers for passenger assistance. These numbers include:
- 1. PNBE - 9771449971
- 2. DNR - 8905697493
- 3. ARA - 8306182542
- 4. COML CNL - 7759070004
- Passengers and concerned individuals can utilize these helpline numbers to obtain information, assistance, and updates related to the incident. This initiative reflects the railway authorities' commitment to ensuring the well-being and support of passengers during such unforeseen events.
- This unfortunate incident highlights the critical importance of railway safety measures and the need for continuous efforts to ensure the well-being of passengers and the reliable functioning of the railway system. In the wake of this derailment, authorities will undoubtedly conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact causes and implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
For the most current and detailed information about the North East Superfast train (12506) derailment near Raghunathpur railway station in Buxar, it is advisable to refer to official reports and reliable news sources.
