A serious mishap was averted on Thursday afternoon when Train No. 64419, traveling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Ghaziabad, derailed near Shivaji Bridge station in central Delhi.
The fourth coach of the passenger train went off the tracks, but no injuries or casualties were reported, according to officials from Northern Railway.
The incident caused disruption on the busy rail corridor, with several trains either delayed or rerouted. Emergency response teams, including track engineers and technical staff, were quickly dispatched to the site. Specialized cranes were brought in to lift and re-rail the derailed coach, while safety measures were promptly implemented.
Northern Railway has launched a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the derailment. Possible factors under scrutiny include track defects, mechanical failure, or signal error. Senior officials visited the scene and oversaw the restoration, which was completed by late evening, allowing train services to gradually resume.
Throughout the day, passenger trains experienced delays, and announcements were made at major stations to update commuters. The Railways has assured a thorough high-level inquiry will be conducted to establish responsibility and implement corrective measures.
The derailment, which occurred in a densely populated part of the city’s suburban rail network, has raised fresh concerns about safety on Delhi’s overcrowded local routes, which serve thousands of daily commuters.