Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Rail clip missing in UP's Ballia
A small but important part called a pandrol clip was found missing from a train track in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
This part helps keep the train tracks stable and reduces vibrations.
The authorities are not sure if someone took it to cause a problem or if it was an accident.
They have started an investigation and have filed a report at the police station.
The clip was found missing on a busy train route between Varanasi and Gorakhpur.
The officials are looking into all possible reasons for this incident.
A pandrol clip was found missing from a train track near Kidiharpur railway station in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident came to light on Wednesday on the Varanasi-Gorakhpur rail section.
An FIR has been lodged at the Railway Protection Force (RPF) police station against unidentified persons.
Authorities are investigating whether the clip was removed with the intention of derailing a train.
A pandrol clip is crucial for securing rails to concrete sleepers and reducing vibrations.
- Who
- Unidentified persons
- What
- Rail clip found missing from the track
- When
- Incident came to light on Wednesday
- Where
- Near Kidiharpur railway station, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Reason for removal is under investigation
- Location
- Kidiharpur railway station, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Rail Section
- Varanasi-Gorakhpur rail section
- Action Taken
- FIR lodged at Railway Protection Force (RPF) police station
- Component Missing
- Pandrol clip