5 days ago
Two Sikkim Mahananda Express Bogies Derail at Bihar Junction
A train traveling to Delhi came off the tracks at Ara Junction in Bihar.
Two of its train cars, called bogies, derailed early Sunday morning.
The incident happened around 4 a.m.
The train was moving slowly when it happened.
Safety systems also helped prevent injuries.
Nobody was reported hurt or killed.
Some train traffic was affected, but one track remained open.
Officials said an early assessment pointed to a driver passing a red signal, while an investigation will examine the exact cause.
Two bogies of the Delhi-bound Sikkim Mahananda Express derailed at Ara Junction around 4 a.m. on Sunday, September 6.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, which officials attributed to the train’s low speed and failsafe system.
Rail traffic was partially affected, while the downline remained operational after the incident.
A preliminary assessment suggested the driver overshot a red signal, but a detailed inquiry is pending.
The train left Ara Junction at approximately 7:23 a.m., according to East Central Railway officials.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of the Delhi-bound Sikkim Mahananda Express; East Central Railway officials reported the incident.
- What
- Two bogies derailed, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
- Where
- Ara Junction railway station in Bihar, India.
- When
- Around 4 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026; the train departed at about 7:23 a.m.
- Why
- A preliminary assessment suggested the driver overshot a red signal, but a detailed inquiry will determine the exact cause.
Preliminary Assessment
Pending Detailed Inquiry
Cause of derailment
Preliminary Assessment
The preliminary assessment suggested that the driver overshot a red signal.
Pending Detailed Inquiry
Officials said a detailed inquiry is required to establish the exact circumstances and cause.
Key facts
- Train
- Sikkim Mahananda Express
- Direction
- Delhi-bound
- Location
- Ara Junction, Bihar, India
- Derailment time
- Around 4 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Bogies derailed
- Two
- Casualties
- No injuries or fatalities reported
- Departure after incident
- Approximately 7:23 a.m.
Quotes
Saraswati Chandra
Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railways
“Preliminary investigation suggests the derailment occurred due to the driver’s fault, who overshot the red signal. However, a detailed inquiry will determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident.”
telegraphindia.com
CNBC TV 18
“The incident occurred early in the morning when the train had just started from Ara Junction. Owing to the train's low speed and our failsafe system, no fatalities or injuries were reported.”
telegraphindia.com
CNBC TV 18
Sources
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