Tractor trolley stuck on Lucknow railway tracks disrupts six trains
Train operations on a busy route in Uttar Pradesh faced major delays after a heavy vehicle blocked the path on Saturday. Rail traffic on the Lucknow-Barabanki section was severely disrupted after a tractor-trolley loaded with cement became stuck on the tracks at Bharwara Railway Crossing, designated as crossing number 186, near Malhaur. The incident occurred during the morning hours on September 12, 2026, causing approximately six trains, including the Muzaffarpur Express, to be delayed or halted for over an hour. Local road traffic around the Bharwara crossing was also affected by the blockage, causing inconvenience to daily commuters. Key highlights of the incident include:
- Date of incident: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location: Bharwara Railway Crossing (No. 186) near Malhaur on the Lucknow-Barabanki section
- Cause: Ongoing maintenance work and road excavation left incomplete repairs, trapping a cement-loaded tractor-trolley
- Impact: Six trains delayed including the Muzaffarpur Express, with operations halted for over an hour
Quick Action by Railway Authorities
In response to the emergency, railway authorities deployed a rapid response team to the site, which utilized a heavy JCB machine to safely remove the stuck tractor-trolley from the tracks. The obstruction was primarily caused by ongoing maintenance work near the railway track that required road excavation, leading to the heavy vehicle becoming lodged on the tracks and prompting immediate concern among railway officials and staff.
Safety Inspection and Resumption of Services
Following the swift removal of the vehicle, railway personnel conducted a thorough safety inspection of the tracks to ensure no structural damage had occurred during the incident. Rail services resumed approximately one hour later once the route was officially declared safe for train movement. However, the unexpected blockage has raised significant questions regarding the current safety and coordination protocols during maintenance work at unmanned or manned level crossings.