Mirzapur OHE Pole Collapse: 58 Trains Disrupted
An OHE pole collapse near Mirzapur on the Delhi-Howrah route disrupted 58 trains. A major disaster was averted after alert staff signaled a moving express.
Rail traffic on the critical Delhi-Howrah route faced massive disruption following a sudden Mirzapur OHE pole collapse on Tuesday evening. The incident, which occurred between Mirzapur railway station and the Jhingura section, caused significant chaos for commuters and freight services across the region.
Disaster Averted for Gondia-Barauni Express
In a heart-pounding moment, a major catastrophe was narrowly avoided thanks to the quick thinking of railway staff. As the overhead equipment failed, alert employees successfully signaled the approaching Gondia-Barauni Express, preventing a potentially devastating collision with the damaged site.
The Cause: Soil Subsidence and Construction
The structural failure took place at approximately 6:20 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Preliminary reports indicate that the collapse was triggered by soil subsidence in the area. This ground instability is reportedly linked to ongoing third-rail construction activities being carried out in the vicinity of the tracks.
Massive Impact on Rail Services
The collapse forced an immediate suspension of operations on the 'Down' line, leading to widespread scheduling issues. The scale of the disruption includes:
- 58 trains were directly impacted by the incident.
- 13 trains were diverted to alternative routes to maintain movement.
- Several other services faced immediate cancellations.
Current Status of Repairs
Emergency teams from the Prayagraj Division were promptly dispatched to the site to conduct urgent repairs on the track and power infrastructure. As of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the following updates have been provided by officials:
- The 'Up' line remains fully operational and unaffected by the incident.
- Technical teams are working feverishly to normalize traffic on the 'Down' line.
- Operations on the affected line are expected to return to their regular schedule within a few hours.