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This article discusses a landslide affecting train services between Nathganj and Baskatva stations, leading to delays and alerts for safety.
On Tuesday afternoon, a landslide occurred between Nathganj and Baskatva stations on the Gaya-Koderma railway line, causing a two-hour delay in train services. The incident happened around 2 PM due to heavy rainfall, which led to soil and debris falling onto the tracks.
The driver of a goods train passing by reported the landslide, prompting the Dhanbad railway division to immediately halt all trains on the down line. As a result, several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express and Purushottam Express, were stuck for hours.
Passengers faced significant delays, with the Gaya-Hawrah Vande Bharat Express delayed by one hour and the New Delhi-Puri Purushottam Express delayed by three hours. Many trains were held up at nearby stations, while operations on the up line continued normally.
Officials from the railway, including the assistant divisional engineer, quickly reached the site to clear the debris. Train operations on the down line were resumed around 4:10 PM after the tracks were cleared.
Due to the frequent landslides in the Gurpa-Gjhandi valley section, the railway has issued an alert and plans to inspect the area soon. This 15-kilometer section is known for such incidents during the monsoon season, and additional safety measures are being put in place.
Summary:
- Landslide affected Gaya-Koderma rail line services.
- Train operations were halted for about two hours.
- Passengers faced delays of up to three hours.
- Railway officials cleared the debris to resume services.
- Alert issued for frequent landslides in the area.