Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Goods Train Derails in Odisha's Jharsuguda
A goods train had an accident in Odisha, India.
Three parts of the train came off the tracks near a crossing.
No one was hurt, but the roads and train tracks were closed for safety.
People working for the trains are fixing the problem and trying to find out why it happened.
The roads might open again by Monday.
People living nearby are worried and want a good investigation.
Three wagons of a goods train derailed near Belpahar railway crossing in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
Rail and road traffic were disrupted, with the crossing closed as a precaution.
Railway officials are working to clear the derailed wagons and restore normal operations.
An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the derailment.
- Who
- Railway officials and local residents
- What
- Goods train derailment
- When
- Sunday evening at 5:30 PM
- Where
- Belpahar railway crossing, Jharsuguda district, Odisha
- Why
- Cause not yet determined, investigation ongoing
- Location
- Belpahar railway crossing, Jharsuguda district, Odisha
- Time of Incident
- 5:30 PM on Sunday
- Number of Derailed Wagons
- 3
- Casualties
- None reported
- Traffic Disruption
- Rail and road traffic disrupted
- Restoration Status
- Work underway, timeline not specified
- Inquiry
- Ordered to ascertain the cause
- Road Reopening
- Expected by Monday