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 Nizamuddin–Ghaziabad 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.