Shramjeevi Express derails, everyone safe

The engine and 11 bogies of the Rajgir-New Delhi Shramjeevi Express derailed near Sohsarai in Bihar's Nalanda district.

The engine and 11 bogies of the Rajgir-New Delhi Shramjeevi Express derailed near Sohsarai in Bihar’s Nalanda district this morning, but all passengers were safe.

East Central Railway chief spokesman A K Chandra said that the train coming from Rajgir suddenly derailed between Biharsharif and Bena stations.

The cause of the derailment was not immediately known, Chandra said, adding an accident relief train has been sent from Danapur for providing succour to the stranded passengers.

Story continues below this ad

Since the train was moving at a very slow speed, there was no casualty.

Traffic on Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir single-line section was paralysed and it would take time for repairing the track, Divisional Railway Manager of Danapur division B D Garg said.

The passengers of the Shramjeevi Express were being brought to Bakhtiarpur station by a special train that has been sent from Patna, Garg said.

“We are also making arrangements for food and drinking water for the stranded passengers,” he said, adding cranes have been sent to the spot to lift the bogies.

H-1B $100,000 entry fee explained: Who pays, who’s exempt, and what’s still unclear?

Explained25 min ago

The White House's decision to impose a $100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders has sparked worry among Indian tech workers and students. While uncertainties remain about its implementation and exemptions, major tech companies have cautioned employees against traveling. The policy could lead to a shift towards other visa categories and potentially change the STEM immigration pipeline.

View all shorts

Live Blog