An investigation has begun into the derailment of the Muzaffarpur-Pune special express train's engine on the east siding at Muzaffarpur Junction. Senior DSO Vikram Ram arrived at the site and interrogated the driver and station master. The initial investigation indicates negligence on the part of the shunt driver. The engine was...
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lifted and placed back on the tracks using an ART crane at 12:57 AM. This disrupted the east siding for approximately four and a half hours. The investigation into the mechanical rack derailment of a goods train at Narayanpur Anant station on Wednesday is also expected to be completed on Monday. The JAG committee is expected to submit its full report to the DRM on Monday. The railway has already taken action against the station master in this case, and two other employees are under investigation. The joint investigation report had held six individuals responsible for the accident.

On Saturday night around 8:26 PM, the engine of the Pune Special Express derailed during shunting at Muzaffarpur Junction. The front six wheels of the engine came off the tracks. This incident caused concern for the railway department, leading to the immediate arrival of local officials. However, the derailment didn't impact...
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train traffic, bringing relief to the junction officials. Rescue operations began around 9:30 PM and continued late into the night. The 05289 Muzaffarpur-Pune Special Express was being shunted to platform 4 when shunting driver Vinod Kumar, while moving the DP engine towards the shunting net, moved the engine towards the junction without a shunt signal. This resulted in the engine derailing at the drill point. Senior officials of the division were informed about the incident. The engine was manually lifted. This is the second derailment incident in four days between Muzaffarpur and Narayanpur. Senior officials directed the taking of a blood sample from shunting driver Vinod Kumar to check for alcohol consumption. Initial investigation suggests negligence on the part of Vinod Kumar, and a preliminary report has been sent to headquarters. Disciplinary action could be taken against the driver if found guilty after the investigation on Sunday.

On Saturday night at around 8:26 PM, the engine of the Pune Special Express derailed during shunting operations at Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar. The engine's front six wheels went off the tracks. While there was initial panic, train services were not disrupted. Rescue operations started around 9:30 PM and continued late...
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into the night. The incident occurred when the shunting driver, Vinod Kumar, moved the engine towards the junction without receiving a shunting signal, causing it to derail at the drill point. Blood samples were taken from the driver to test for intoxication. Initial investigations point to the driver's negligence, and he is likely to face disciplinary action following the investigation.

Indian Railways has announced additional train services for upcoming festivals. From October 9th, new special trains will run between Secunderabad and Raxaul, and between Muzaffarpur and Secunderabad, lasting until December. The 07007 Secunderabad-Raxaul special will depart from Secunderabad every Wednesday from October 9th to December 25th. The 07008 Raxaul-Secunderabad special...
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will depart from Raxaul every Friday from October 11th to December 27th. The 07051 Hyderabad-Raxaul special will depart from Hyderabad every Saturday from October 12th to December 28th. The 07052 Raxaul-Secunderabad special will depart from Raxaul every Tuesday from October 15th to December 31st. The 07005 Secunderabad-Raxaul special will depart from Secunderabad every Monday from October 7th to December 30th. The 07006 Raxaul-Secunderabad special will depart from Raxaul every Thursday from October 10th to January 2nd, 2025. A pair of special trains will run between Muzaffarpur and Secunderabad to accommodate the festive rush. The 05293 Muzaffarpur-Secunderabad special will depart from Muzaffarpur every Tuesday from October 15th to December 31st, reaching Secunderabad on Wednesday nights. The 05294 Secunderabad-Muzaffarpur special will depart from Secunderabad every Thursday from October 17th to January 2nd, arriving in Muzaffarpur on Friday evenings. To manage the Dussehra rush, a pair of special trains will run between Muzaffarpur and Pune. The 05289 Muzaffarpur-Pune special will depart from Muzaffarpur every Saturday from October 5th to October 26th. The 05290 Pune-Muzaffarpur special will depart from Pune every Monday from October 7th to October 28th.

Effective immediately, the timings of several trains operated by the East Central Railway have been adjusted. Notably, the departure time of the New Jalpaiguri Express originating from Rajendra Nagar has been shifted to a later slot in the evening. This schedule change also includes alterations to the stopover times at various...
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stations due to technical factors. The affected trains include 13248, 13164, 17008, 14673, and 14649. Additionally, the operating dates for trains 04137, 04138, 05289, 05290, 05557, and 05558 have been extended from September 5th to 26th. These trains will now depart every Thursday from Lokmanya Terminus. While this timetable modification may cause some inconvenience, the railway administration has taken necessary measures to inform passengers and ensure a comfortable journey. Travelers are advised to consult the updated timetable for accurate journey planning.