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Two Coaches of Sikkim Mahananda Express Derail in Bihar After Overrunning Red Signal
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 02:35 PM
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Two coaches of the Sikkim Mahananda Express derailed in Bihar after the train passed a red signal, railway officials said.
The Sikkim Mahananda Express suffered a derailment in the state of Bihar when two of its coaches left the tracks. According to railway officials, the incident occurred after the train overshot a red signal, causing the coaches to derail.
The derailment was reported shortly after the train entered the section, prompting an immediate response from railway emergency teams. Personnel were dispatched to the site to assess the situation and secure the affected coaches.
Preliminary checks indicated no major damage to the locomotive, but the two derailed coaches required removal and inspection. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Railway officials have advised passengers on the affected service to remain patient as alternate arrangements are being made. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The derailment was reported shortly after the train entered the section, prompting an immediate response from railway emergency teams. Personnel were dispatched to the site to assess the situation and secure the affected coaches.
Preliminary checks indicated no major damage to the locomotive, but the two derailed coaches required removal and inspection. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Railway officials have advised passengers on the affected service to remain patient as alternate arrangements are being made. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.