Haldwani Railway Crossing: Automatic gate malfunction causes traffic jam at Vanbhulpura-Gaulapar

A technical glitch at the Vanbhulpura-Gaulapar railway crossing in Haldwani caused significant trouble for commuters on May 26, 2026. The automatic lock of the railway gate got stuck, leading to a massive traffic jam during intense heat. Many passengers and vehicle drivers were stranded for a long time.

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What happened at the railway crossing

The automatic gate failed to open due to a technical fault in the locking system. This resulted in long queues of vehicles on both sides of the crossing. In an attempt to avoid the delay, some people tried to move their vehicles under the stuck gate. The situation was eventually resolved when the gateman opened the gate manually.

Is this the first time this happened

According to local reports from Hi Hindustan, this is the second time a technical failure has occurred at this specific railway crossing. The recurring issue has caused frustration among the local public who use this route daily. No official statement from railway authorities regarding the cause of the malfunction has been released yet.

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