A freight train derailment at Haldi railway station near Pantnagar disrupted rail services to Kathgodam on Monday, delaying the Shatabdi Express and the Kanpur-bound train. Around 450 passengers travelling on the Jammu Garib Rath were moved by private buses after the route remained blocked.

The freight train went off the tracks at about 11:30 AM AM during shunting at Haldi railway station. The incident blocked the Lalkuan-Kathgodam railway route and affected trains using the section.

The Jammu Garib Rath, scheduled to reach Kathgodam at one:40 PM, was stopped at Rudrapur railway station. It had still not reached Kathgodam by 7:00 PM, according to the available railway information.

Shatabdi departure delayed by 2 hours

The route had not been restored by 3:15 AM PM. As a result, the Shatabdi Express scheduled to travel from Kathgodam to New Delhi could leave only at 5:15 AM PM, 2 hours later than its scheduled departure.

The delay also affected the train operating from Kathgodam towards Kanpur. Passengers faced inconvenience as the railway disruption delayed services and interrupted their onward travel plans.

Garib Rath passengers taken by bus

The Northeast Frontier Railway Izzatnagar public relations officer said about 450 passengers were travelling on the Jammu Garib Rath bound for Kathgodam. When the rail route could not be restored for an extended period, private buses were arranged at the station.

The passengers were taken by bus to their destination so they could continue their journey by bus or another available mode of transport to reach home. The available information does not specify how long the track restoration work continued or when regular services fully resumed.

Conclusion

The derailment during shunting at Haldi blocked the Lalkuan-Kathgodam route, delayed the Shatabdi Express by 2 hours and disrupted the Garib Rath and Kanpur-bound service. Railway authorities arranged buses for about 450 affected Garib Rath passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What caused the train delays?

A freight train derailed during shunting at Haldi railway station near Pantnagar, blocking the Lalkuan-Kathgodam route.

Q. Which train was delayed by 2 hours?

The Shatabdi Express from Kathgodam to New Delhi departed at 5:15 AM PM, 2 hours later than scheduled.

Q. Where was the Jammu Garib Rath stopped?

The train was stopped at Rudrapur railway station while travelling towards Kathgodam.

Q. How many Garib Rath passengers were affected?

About 450 passengers were travelling on the Jammu Garib Rath.

Q. How were the Garib Rath passengers helped?

Private buses were arranged at the station to take the passengers to their destination.

Q. Which other service was delayed?

The Kathgodam-to-Kanpur train was also delayed because of the disruption caused by the Garib Rath being held up.