Two coaches of the Rampurhat-Jasidih EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) local passenger train derailed near Dumka railway station on Thursday afternoon, November 27. The accident damaged the Overhead Equipment (OHE) pole, due to which rail traffic was disrupted.
The derailment caused panic among passengers. However, no injuries were reported in the incident and a major accident was averted. At the time of the accident, the train was heading to Jasidih from Rampurhat when the bogie derailed near a crossing.
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Passenger Train Derailed
Prima facie, the accident is suspected to have been caused by a technical signal failure or a gap in the tracks. The railway administration is investigating.