Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Train Derailment in Dhanbad Highlights Railway Safety Concerns
A goods train crashed because it didn't have a train manager, who's like a safety guide.
The train was going uphill but started sliding back, and the person helping it crashed into the back.
The train manager's job is to protect the train and warn other trains.
The people in charge are worried because a lot of these jobs are empty, risking more accidents, especially for passenger trains.
Goods train derailed in Dhanbad on July 31 due to lack of a train manager.
The derailment occurred when an assisting locomotive collided with the brake van.
All India Guards Council raised safety concerns regarding vacant train manager posts.
Train managers are responsible for protecting trains and alerting others to stoppages.
27.28% of train manager positions were vacant in Indian Railways as of December 31, 2024.
- Who
- The All India Guards Council.
- What
- A goods train derailed due to the absence of a train manager, leading to a collision.
- When
- July 31
- Where
- Between Kodarma and Giridih in the Dhanbad rail division.
- Why
- Due to the absence of a train manager, and vacant positions raising safety concerns.
All India Guards Council
Indian Railways
Safety and staffing
All India Guards Council
Lack of train managers and vacant posts compromise safety.
Indian Railways
Not Applicable
- Incident Date
- July 31
- Location
- Dhanbad rail division
- Involved
- Goods train
- Cause of Derailment
- Absence of Train Manager
- Vacant Positions (Dec 31, 2024)
- 27.28%
