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Jharkhand: Overhead Wire Break on Tata-Howrah Express Averts Major Mishap
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🗓 19 Jul 2026, 02:49 PM
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An overhead electric line snapped on the Tata-Howrah Express in Jharkhand, but railway officials quickly cut power and halted the train, preventing a potential derailment.
An overhead electric line snapped on the Tata-Howrah Express as it was passing through Jharkhand, creating a dangerous situation for the train and its passengers.
Railway officials responded swiftly by cutting the power supply to the affected section and bringing the train to a complete stop.
The incident was contained before any derailment or fire could occur, and all passengers were safely escorted to the nearest station.
A spokesperson for the Eastern Railway said the crew followed standard emergency protocols and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the wire failure.
Railway officials responded swiftly by cutting the power supply to the affected section and bringing the train to a complete stop.
The incident was contained before any derailment or fire could occur, and all passengers were safely escorted to the nearest station.
A spokesperson for the Eastern Railway said the crew followed standard emergency protocols and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the wire failure.