Train Services Disrupted on Howrah-Patna-Delhi Route Due to Derailment in Bihar

A serious train derailment in Jamui district, Bihar, has caused major disruptions on the Howrah-Patna-Delhi railway line. Eight freight train cars went off the tracks late Saturday night, leading to the cancellation and rerouting of numerous trains. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Emergency relief efforts are underway to clear the tracks and restore services. Travelers are facing significant delays and changes to their travel plans. Read on to find out more about the affected services and the ongoing recovery efforts.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 28, 2025, 15:29 IST

Train Derailment Causes Major Disruption

In Jamui district, Bihar, the derailment of eight freight train cars has led to significant disruptions on the Howrah-Patna-Delhi railway line, as reported by officials.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities resulting from this incident. A representative from the Eastern Railway indicated that an investigation into the cause of the derailment has been initiated.

The accident occurred late Saturday night at approximately 11:25 PM between the Lahaban and Simultala railway stations, which falls under the Asansol division of the Eastern Railway. This incident has affected the operations of around 24 trains, causing considerable inconvenience for travelers.

Emergency relief trains have been dispatched from Asansol, Madhupur, and Jhajha stations to the site of the accident. Efforts are underway to remove the damaged cars from the tracks and restore rail traffic as quickly as possible.

Due to the blockage caused by the derailed freight cars, several express and passenger trains have been canceled, while others have had their schedules altered or are being rerouted.

Among the canceled services are the 12369 Howrah-Dehradun Kumbh Express, 13105 Sealdah-Ballia Express, and 13030 Mokama-Howrah Express, along with multiple MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) trains. Additionally, several express trains are being rerouted via alternative paths, including the 12305 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, 22347 Howrah-Patna Vande Bharat Express, 22500 Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express, 22499 Deoghar-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express, and 13332 Patna-Dhanbad Intercity Express.