Tree Falls on OHE Lines: Trains Stranded Near Gidhaur-Jamui

Train services on the busy Patna-Howrah main line faced significant disruptions on Saturday, September 26, 2026, after a tree falls on OHE lines. The incident occurred in the Gidhaur-Jamui section, leading to a complete halt of operations on both up and down lines for several hours.

Maintenance Oversight Leads to Disruption

The mishap took place at approximately 11:17 a.m. between the Dadpur and Chaura railway stations, specifically near pole number 380/24-26 within the Kiul-Jhajha section. According to Jhajha Station Manager Ravikant Mathuri, the damage happened while railway teams were actively engaged in maintenance work, which included cutting down hazardous trees.