Rail traffic on the Lalkuan–Delhi route was disrupted for about 6 hours on Monday after 2 wagons of a goods train derailed during shunting at Haldi railway station. The incident occurred at about 11:00 in the morning and affected several important trains.

The derailment interrupted services on the route, including the Garib Rath Express and Shatabdi Express. The disruption continued until railway teams placed the derailed wagons back on the track and restored movement at about 5:00 in the evening.

Garib Rath passengers moved by bus

The Garib Rath Express, travelling from Jammu to Kathgodam, was stopped at Rudrapur station after the line was blocked. Railway authorities arranged 7 buses for the passengers stranded on the train.

The buses transported passengers to Lalkuan, Haldwani and Kathgodam. The arrangement was made to help travellers continue their journeys while restoration work was underway at Haldi station.

Shatabdi departure delayed

The Shatabdi Express scheduled to travel from Kathgodam to Delhi was also affected. It was due to leave at afternoon 3:00 but departed at evening 5:00, after a delay of 2 hours.

The disruption therefore affected both incoming and outgoing passenger services connected with Kathgodam and the wider Lalkuan–Delhi route. The incident took place while the goods train was being moved during shunting operations.

Officials supervise restoration

Additional Divisional Railway Manager of the Izzatnagar division Manoj Kumar and a team of senior officials reached the site after receiving information about the derailment. Railway personnel began restoration work on an urgent basis.

The derailed wagons were brought back onto the track at about 5:00 in the evening, allowing rail traffic to resume. Izzatnagar division public relations officer Safdar Hussain said the railway’s prompt action helped bring the situation under control quickly.

No information about deaths or injuries was provided in the available report. The reported impact was the temporary blockage of rail traffic and delays for passengers using the affected services.

Conclusion

The derailment of 2 goods-train wagons at Haldi station halted the Lalkuan–Delhi rail route for about 6 hours. Railway teams restored the track at about 5:00 in the evening, while passengers affected by the disruption received bus transport and delayed train services resumed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened at Haldi railway station?

2 wagons of a goods train derailed during shunting at Haldi railway station on Monday morning.

Q. How long was rail traffic disrupted?

Rail traffic on the route was disrupted for about 6 hours.

Q. Which passenger trains were affected?

The Garib Rath Express and Shatabdi Express were among the trains affected.

Q. What happened to the Garib Rath Express?

The Jammu-to-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express was stopped at Rudrapur station, and 7 buses were arranged for its passengers.

Q. Where were the Garib Rath passengers taken?

The buses transported passengers to Lalkuan, Haldwani and Kathgodam.

Q. When did the Shatabdi Express leave Kathgodam?

The train departed at evening 5:00 instead of its scheduled afternoon 3:00 departure.

Q. When was rail traffic restored?

The derailed wagons were placed back on the track at about 5:00 in the evening, after which rail traffic resumed.

Q. Which railway officials reached the site?

Additional Divisional Railway Manager of the Izzatnagar division Manoj Kumar and a team of senior officials reached Haldi station.