Bijnor CNG Tanker Leak Delays Trains on Diwali Night
A CNG tanker leak at a Nagina railway crossing in Bijnor caused massive delays for Himgiri and Upasana Express during Diwali night.
Panic gripped Nagina, Bijnor, during the early hours of Diwali night when a Bijnor CNG tanker leak at a railway crossing sparked widespread fear. The incident, which occurred during the festive celebrations, threatened to turn into a major disaster if emergency services had not acted swiftly.
Midnight Terror at Nagina Railway Crossing
The incident began at approximately 1:15 AM on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, November 8–9, 2026. A tanker carrying 60 CNG cylinders, traveling from Rampur to an EVS petrol pump in Nagina, developed a significant leak at a double railway crossing. Upon noticing the malfunction, the driver, Manoj Kumar, immediately evacuated the vehicle to ensure his safety.
Emergency Response and Safety Measures
The leak triggered an immediate emergency response from the Nagina Government Railway Police (GRP), the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Dhampur, and local police. To prevent a potential fire or explosion, authorities implemented several critical safety protocols:
- Electricity Suspension: Local electricity supplies were completely cut off to prevent any sparks from igniting the gas.
- Road Traffic Diversion: All road traffic was diverted away from the crossing to keep the public at a safe distance.
- Rail Traffic Halt: Railway officials suspended train movements through the area as a vital precautionary measure.
Major Train Delays Reported
The safety measures and the presence of the leaking tanker led to significant delays for passengers in the region. The following trains were notably affected:
- Himgiri Express: Experienced a delay of approximately 40 minutes.
- Upasana Express: Faced a delay of approximately 70 minutes.
How the Crisis was Resolved
The leak was eventually contained through manual intervention. A petrol pump manager arrived at the scene and assisted in manually closing the tanker's valves. After approximately 90 minutes of intensive effort, the leak was successfully stopped.
Following the containment, the tanker was moved from the railway gate, and both rail and road traffic were restored once the area was declared safe. Fortunately, despite the high-stakes situation, no injuries or casualties were reported.