Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Goods train derails in Odisha's Balangir
A goods train carrying coal derailed in Odisha's Balangir district on Monday.
The incident happened between Sikir and Titlagarh railway stations.
No one was hurt.
Railway officials quickly went to the spot and sent a special train to fix the tracks.
The work to repair the tracks is happening very fast, and passenger trains are still running normally.
A coal-laden goods train derailed in Odisha's Balangir district on Monday.
The incident occurred between Sikir and Titlagarh railway stations at 11:23 am.
No casualties were reported in the derailment.
Senior railway officials visited the spot, and an accident relief train was dispatched for restoration.
Restoration work is underway on a war footing, with no disruption to passenger train services.
- Who
- East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials and accident relief team
- What
- Derailment of a coal-laden goods train
- When
- Monday, July 27, at 11:23 am
- Where
- Between Sikir and Titlagarh railway stations, Balangir district, Odisha
- Why
- The rear trolley wheel of the 14th loaded wagon from the locomotive came off the tracks
Railway Officials
Public Concern
Response to the Incident
Railway Officials
Railway officials promptly visited the spot and dispatched an accident relief train for restoration work.
Public Concern
Public may have concerns about the safety and frequency of such incidents.
- Location
- Between Sikir and Titlagarh railway stations, Balangir district, Odisha
- Time of Incident
- 11:23 am
- Type of Train
- Coal-laden goods train
- Railway Division
- Sambalpur division of East Coast Railway (ECoR)
- Casualties
- None reported
- Restoration Status
- Underway on a war footing
- Impact on Passenger Services
- No disruption reported