Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Eight Workers Injured as Darjeeling Loco Shed Collapses
Part of an old railway shed in Darjeeling collapsed during heavy rain and strong wind.
Railway workers were inside or near the shed when it fell.
Officials said eight workers were hurt, although one report mentioned seven.
The workers moved rubble off Hill Cart Road before getting medical care.
Doctors said their injuries were not serious or life-threatening.
The workers were taken to local medical facilities, including Darjeeling District Hospital according to one report.
The railway’s 16-kilometre joy ride was cancelled after the accident.
More heavy rain was expected, and some workers called for repairs and better safety measures.
A portion of Darjeeling railway station’s historic locoshed collapsed on Wednesday during torrential rain and gusty winds.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway officials reported eight injured workers, while one report initially described seven injured people.
The injured workers cleared rubble from Hill Cart Road before going for medical treatment.
Medical staff said none of the workers suffered serious or life-threatening injuries.
The 16-kilometre joy ride was cancelled, and officials assessed damage amid forecasts of further heavy rain.
- Who
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway workers were injured; senior railway officials inspected the site.
- What
- A portion of the historic Darjeeling railway station locoshed collapsed, sending rubble onto Hill Cart Road.
- When
- Wednesday, September 2; rainfall was measured through 8:30 a.m. that day.
- Where
- Darjeeling town, West Bengal, beside Hill Cart Road.
- Why
- A Darjeeling Himalayan Railway spokesperson attributed the collapse to torrential rain and gusty winds.
Workers Seek Stronger Safety Measures
Officials Focus on Assessment and Restoration
Response to the collapse
Workers Seek Stronger Safety Measures
Some workers demanded immediate renovation of the locoshed and additional safety measures to prevent further incidents.
Officials Focus on Assessment and Restoration
Senior Darjeeling Himalayan Railway officials reached the site to assess the damage and plan restoration.
- Reported injuries
- Eight railway workers, although one report said seven people were injured
- Injury severity
- No serious or life-threatening injuries were reported
- Structure
- A portion of the historic Darjeeling railway station locoshed, including its roof according to one report
- Rainfall
- Darjeeling recorded 37 mm of rain during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday
- Road impact
- Rubble partially obstructed Hill Cart Road before workers cleared it
- Railway service
- The 16-kilometre joy ride was cancelled
- Forecast
- The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in Darjeeling district through Saturday morning
- Earlier damage
- One report said part of the same shed had been damaged on June 21 after continuous heavy rain
