Goods Train Derailment in Assam’s Maligaon
A goods train carrying food grains derailed near MUPA in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section of Assam’s Maligaon on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at 4:00 pm inside tunnel number 2 at KM /52/5, causing disruptions in train services.
Details of the Incident
The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway reported that repair and restoration work is currently underway, with normal train movement expected to resume soon. Senior railway officers from the Lumding division have been dispatched to the site to oversee the situation.
Train Cancellations
Due to the derailment, several trains have been canceled:
- Train No. 05628 (Agartala – Guwahati) on 31st October
- Train No. 05627 (Guwahati- Agartala) on 1st November
- Train No. 05698 (Guwahati- New Jalpaiguri) on 31st October
- Train No. 05697 (New Jalpaiguri – Guwahati) on 1st November
- Train No. 15611 (Rangiya – Silchar) on 31st October
- Train No. 15612 (Silchar – Rangiya) on 31st October
- Train No. 15617 (Guwahati-Dullabcherra) on 1st November
Additionally, Train No. 15618 (Dullabcherra – Guwahati) on 31st October will be partially canceled between New Haflong and Guwahati.
Doubts Revealed
Goods Train -: A goods train is a type of train that carries items like food, coal, or other products instead of people. In this case, it was carrying food grains.
Derails -: When a train derails, it means it comes off the tracks. This can cause delays and problems for other trains.
Maligaon -: Maligaon is a place in Assam, which is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for having important railway offices.
MUPA -: MUPA is a short form for a specific location or station near Maligaon in Assam. It is where the train derailed.
Tunnel number 2 -: A tunnel is a passageway through or under something, like a mountain. Tunnel number 2 is the specific tunnel where the train derailed.
Senior railway officers -: These are important people who work for the railway. They are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
Agartala, Guwahati, New Jalpaiguri, Rangiya, Silchar, Dullabcherra -: These are names of different places or cities in India. They are connected by train routes that were affected by the derailment.
Canceled or partially canceled -: When a train is canceled, it means it won’t run at all. Partially canceled means it will only run part of its usual route.