Some bogies of the Ganga Sutlej Express got uncoupled near Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The train, which operates between Ferozepur and Dhanbad, was halted at Seohara railway station. Railway officials are working to resolve the technical issue and the train is expected to resume its journey soon. This incident comes just weeks after a similar one in Gujarat, where two coaches of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Double Decker Express got detached from the running train near Surat city.
Train Detachment Incidents in Bijnor and Gujarat
In recent weeks, two separate incidents involving train detachments have occurred in India. Both incidents involved passenger trains operated by Indian Railways, highlighting concerns over safety and maintenance.
Bijnor Incident
On February 6, 2023, several bogies of the Ganga Sutlej Express train became uncoupled near Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The train was operating between Ferozepur in Punjab and Dhanbad in Jharkhand. The incident occurred at the Seohara railway station.
Railway officials quickly halted the train and worked to resolve the technical issue. Passengers were evacuated from the detached bogies, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the detachment is still under investigation.
Gujarat Incident
On January 17, 2023, two coaches of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Double Decker Express got detached from the running train near Surat city, Gujarat. The incident occurred at the Udhna railway station.
The detached coaches rolled back on the tracks for several kilometers before coming to a stop. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but some passengers sustained minor injuries.
The cause of the detachment was determined to be a broken coupler, which is a critical component that connects the train coaches together. Indian Railways has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
FAQs
1. What is a train detachment?
A train detachment occurs when two or more coaches of a train become separated while it is in motion. This can be caused by a mechanical failure, such as a broken coupler, or by human error.
2. What are the risks involved in train detachments?
Train detachments can pose serious risks to passengers and railway staff. Detached coaches can derail, collide with other trains or obstacles, or even roll back uncontrolled on the tracks.
3. How can train detachments be prevented?
Proper maintenance and inspection of trains is crucial to prevent detachments. Couplers and other critical components should be regularly checked and replaced when necessary. Additionally, trained staff should be responsible for coupling and uncoupling train coaches.
4. What is Indian Railways doing to address train detachments?
Indian Railways has been implementing several measures to reduce the risk of train detachments. These include:
5. Are there any compensation provisions for passengers affected by train detachments?
Indian Railways provides compensation to passengers who are injured or killed in train accidents, including detachments. The amount of compensation depends on the severity of the injuries or the loss of life. Passengers should file a claim with the railway authorities to receive compensation.
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