Major Train Derailment in Jharkhand Injures 12

Early this morning, the Howrah-CSMT Express train bound for Mumbai derailed near Badabamboo in Jharkhand, roughly 80 km from Jamshedpur. The derailment caused 18 coaches to go off the tracks, injuring 12 passengers. Railways' medical teams quickly administered first aid, and the injured were transported to Chakradharpur for further treatment.

The derailment, which occurred at approximately 3:43 am, involved 16 passenger coaches, one power car, and one pantry car. Senior Railway official Om Prakash Charan mentioned that a nearby goods train had also derailed, though it remains unclear if the incidents are related.

Rescue and relief operations commenced immediately, with Railway officials working to determine the cause of the derailment. Preliminary reports suggest that the derailment of the goods train, traveling on the opposite track, may have impacted the passenger train.

In response to the incident, Indian Railways has issued several helpline numbers to assist passengers:

Tatanagar: 06572290324

Chakradharpur: 06587238072

Rourkela: 06612501072, 06612500244

Howrah: 9433357920, 03326382217

Ranchi: 0651-2787115

Mumbai: 022-22694040

Nagpur: 7757912790

Bhusawal: 08799982712

Passengers are being transported to Chakradharpur by bus as part of the relief efforts. This derailment is part of a concerning trend, with several train incidents reported this month. On July 18, the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in four fatalities and 20 injuries. Shortly after, a goods train derailed near Amroha railway station, disrupting the Delhi-Lucknow rail line without causing injuries.

Investigations are ongoing to prevent future occurrences and ensure the safety of passengers across the railway network.