The rail service on the Jasidih-Jhajha rail section has been disrupted due to an obstruction on the track between Lahaban and Simultala. According to a late-night release by the Asansol PRO, long-distance trains will be diverted.
Patna: Rail operations on the important Jasidih-Jhajha rail section of Eastern Railway have been severely affected following a goods train accident in Jamui district of Bihar. An obstruction on the track between Lahaban and Simultala stations on this section has temporarily halted the operation of several trains, while the routes of seven major long-distance trains have been altered. This incident is directly impacting passengers in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
How the Incident Occurred and Current Situation
According to railway officials, an obstruction occurred on the track due to a technical malfunction or accident involving a goods train in the Lahaban-Simultala section of the Jasidih-Jhajha rail section. This has affected the operation of both up and down lines on this busy rail section. Prioritizing safety, the railway immediately suspended rail operations and initiated repair work.
A late-night release by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Asansol Rail Division stated that several long-distance trains will be operated via alternative routes until the track is fully restored. Railway engineering and technical teams are present at the site and are working to repair the track as quickly as possible.
Routes of 7 Trains Changed
The railway has altered the routes of seven long-distance trains, which connect various parts of the country to Kolkata and Sealdah. Details of the changed routes are as follows:
- Darbhanga-Kolkata Express: This train will run via the Munger-Ratanpur-Bhagalpur-Gumani-Rampurhat-Bardhaman route. It will have scheduled stops at Bhagalpur, Sahibganj, and Rampurhat.
- Jayanagar-Kolkata Weekly Express: This train will also run on the alternative route of Munger-Ratanpur-Bhagalpur-Gumani-Rampurhat-Bardhaman and will stop at Bhagalpur, Sahibganj, and Rampurhat.
- Jayanagar-Sealdah Gangasagar Express: The route of this train has also been changed as above, which may cause additional travel time for passengers.
- Ballia-Sealdah Express: This will run via the Kiul-Bhagalpur-Gumani-Rampurhat route. It will have stops at Bhagalpur and Rampurhat.
- Raxaul-Howrah Mithila Express: This train has also been diverted via the Kiul-Bhagalpur-Gumani-Rampurhat route and will stop at Bhagalpur and Rampurhat.
- Gorakhpur-Kolkata Purvanchal Express: This train will also be operated via the Kiul-Bhagalpur-Gumani-Rampurhat route and will have stops at Bhagalpur and Rampurhat.
Due to the route changes, passengers may experience additional travel time. Many passengers appeared upset about trains not stopping at their scheduled stations. The railway has appealed to passengers to obtain updated train status and information about the changed routes from the railway's official website, helpline, or at the station before traveling.
