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Delhi Train Derails Near Shivaji Bridge; Services Partially Restored

Investigators are probing track failure or mechanical issues following late-night restoration of limited services.

Overview

  • Train No. 64419 derailed on June 12 near Shivaji Bridge station when its fourth coach left the tracks, but no passengers were injured.
  • Heavy-duty cranes and track teams re-railed the coach and completed restoration work late in the evening to resume limited commuter runs.
  • Several trains on the busy Hazrat NizamuddinGhaziabad route were delayed or diverted during the day as safety checks were carried out.
  • Northern Railway officials have opened a preliminary inquiry to assess whether track defects, mechanical faults or signal malfunctions led to the derailment.
  • The Railways have promised a high-level probe to ensure accountability and address growing safety concerns on Delhi’s suburban lines.