Track Repairs Completed, Operations Gradually Returning to Normal
Rail operations resume post Howrah-Mumbai Mail accident near Potobeda. Damaged tracks repaired, undergoing safety tests. Trains initially running at reduced speeds for precautionary measures.
JAMSHEDPUR – Railway authorities have successfully repaired the damaged tracks following the Howrah-Mumbai Mail train accident near Potobeda village in the Chakradharpur Railway Division.
Train operations on the third line resumed Wednesday night, with testing underway on both up and down tracks.
Initially, trains will operate at reduced speeds to ensure safety, with track inspections conducted after each passage.
Ravi Shankar Shukla, Deputy Commissioner of Saraikela-Kharsawan, has been closely monitoring the repair progress.
The accident caused severe displacement of three tracks, necessitating the removal of the damaged coach using heavy machinery.
Over 200 railway employees worked tirelessly for two days to restore the tracks, starting with the third line and proceeding to lay ballast on the others.
By Thursday evening, all three lines had been repaired, including the installation of a new rail line.
The overhead electric connection was also restored to facilitate smooth train operations.
During the ongoing testing phase, railway workers are stationed on both sides of the tracks to monitor for any instability.
"We’re taking all necessary precautions to ensure passenger safety," said a senior railway official. "Once we’re confident in the track’s stability, we’ll gradually increase train speeds to normal levels."
