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Cracks in Ganga Embankment Cause Erosion, Halt Trains on Sahibganj Section
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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A breach in the Ganga river embankment has led to severe erosion, forcing Indian Railways to suspend services on the Sahibganj section of the Eastern Railway.
The Ganga river embankment near Sahibganj in Jharkhand developed visible cracks early this week, triggering rapid erosion of the riverbank. The weakening of the embankment raised safety concerns for the railway track that runs parallel to the river, prompting authorities to halt all train movements on the Sahibganj section of the Eastern Railway.
Railway officials, in coordination with the state’s irrigation department, inspected the site and confirmed that the erosion had exposed the track foundation, making it unsafe for both passenger and freight services. As a precaution, all scheduled trains were cancelled or diverted, affecting commuters and cargo movement across the region.
The disruption is expected to last until temporary shoring and repair works are completed. Engineers have mobilised heavy machinery to reinforce the embankment and restore stability. Passengers have been advised to seek alternative transport, and the railway has pledged regular updates on the restoration timeline.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of riverine infrastructure during the monsoon season, prompting calls for accelerated maintenance of embankments along major waterways.
Railway officials, in coordination with the state’s irrigation department, inspected the site and confirmed that the erosion had exposed the track foundation, making it unsafe for both passenger and freight services. As a precaution, all scheduled trains were cancelled or diverted, affecting commuters and cargo movement across the region.
The disruption is expected to last until temporary shoring and repair works are completed. Engineers have mobilised heavy machinery to reinforce the embankment and restore stability. Passengers have been advised to seek alternative transport, and the railway has pledged regular updates on the restoration timeline.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of riverine infrastructure during the monsoon season, prompting calls for accelerated maintenance of embankments along major waterways.