Major tragedy averted as Kisan Express splits in two in Bijnor

MEERUT: A major train accident was averted in Bijnor when the coupling of the Dhanbad-bound Kisan Express broke, splitting the train into two near Seohara railway station in the early hours of Sunday.

Railway officials inspecting the broken coupling of Kisan Express. (Sourced)

The incident occurred at around 3:45 a.m. Railway engineers disconnected the faulty sleeper coach from the rake and sent it to Moradabad at around 7:30 a.m. Many candidates for the U.P. police constable recruitment exam were on board and caused a ruckus over the delay. Some of them were transported to their respective centres via buses while an express train was also halted to accommodate them.

As per reports, when the train passed through Chakrajmal railway station at around 3:45 a.m., the coupling connecting coach numbers S4 and S3 broke, causing 13 coaches to be left behind on the tracks while eight coaches remained attached to the engine.