Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Virar–Bharuch MEMU Derails at Bhilad Station
A train called the Virar–Bharuch MEMU had an accident where four wheels of the front part of the train came off the tracks while it was arriving at Bhilad station.
This happened early in the morning around 6:27 am on Tuesday.
No one was hurt, but the accident caused some delays for other trains.
A special team was sent to fix the train and get it back on the tracks quickly.
Some trains from Gujarat might have to take different routes because of this.
The Intercity Express train had to stop at Virar station for a long time because of the accident.
The train services were disrupted for nearly five hours, but the restoration work was completed by 11:11 am, and normal operations resumed.
Senior railway officials monitored the situation from the railway's war room.
Western Railway has ordered an inquiry into the derailment to determine the cause.
Four wheels of the leading Driving Motor Coach (DMC) of the Virar–Bharuch MEMU derailed at Bhilad station around 6:27 am on Tuesday.
No passengers or railway staff were injured in the incident.
An Accident Relief Train (ART) and equipment were dispatched from Valsad to assist in re-railing the train.
The derailment disrupted Western Railway services, causing delays in long-distance trains and potential diversions.
The Intercity Express was halted at Virar station for over 30 minutes due to the incident.
- Who
- Passengers and railway staff on the Virar–Bharuch MEMU
- What
- Derailment of the leading Driving Motor Coach (DMC) of the Virar–Bharuch MEMU
- When
- Around 6:27 am on Tuesday
- Where
- Bhilad station platform
- Why
- The exact cause of the derailment is not specified in the article.
Passenger Safety
Operational Efficiency
Safety Measures
Passenger Safety
Ensuring passenger safety is the top priority, and thorough investigations should be conducted to prevent future incidents.
Operational Efficiency
While safety is important, minimizing disruptions to train schedules and services is crucial for operational efficiency.
- Train Number
- 19101
- Time of Incident
- 6:27 am on Tuesday
- Location
- Bhilad Station
- Injuries
- None
- Response Team
- Accident Relief Train (ART) and equipment dispatched from Valsad
- Current Status
- Re-railing work completed by 11:11 am
- Affected Services
- Western Railway services disrupted, long-distance trains running late
- Notable Delay
- Intercity Express halted at Virar station for over 30 minutes