On April 22nd, 2024, a Sampark Kranti Express train arriving from Nizamuddin derailed while being shunted to the washing pit at Jabalpur station. The train was empty at the time of the incident and was being taken to the coaching depot for cleaning. The derailment occurred when the train's speed increased...
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while it was on track number 5 of the washing pit, causing it to break through the dead end and derail the rear SLR coach. The impact also damaged the engine's pantograph. Jabalpur Railway Division officials have begun investigating the cause of the derailment, which is suspected to be a combination of brake failure and potential negligence by the shunter. This incident marks the latest in a string of similar accidents at the washing pit, highlighting concerns about safety protocols and signal system issues.