A segmental launching gantry at a bullet prepare building web site close to Ahmedabad slipped from its place, affecting a close-by railway line and disrupting prepare providers, officers stated on Monday, March 24, 2025.
The incident befell round 11 pm on Sunday, damaging overhead electrical wires and halting prepare motion on the down line between Geratpur and Vatva stations. Nevertheless, no casualties have been reported, and the erected construction remained unaffected, in response to the Nationwide Excessive-Velocity Rail Company (NHSRCL).
Trains cancelled, diverted, and rescheduled
Western Railway adjusted prepare schedules as a result of state of affairs:
– 23 trains, together with long-distance and passenger providers, have been totally canceled.
– 15 trains had adjustments of their beginning or ending stations.
– 6 trains have been rerouted.
– 6 trains had revised departure instances.
Ahmedabad-Howrah Specific, Ahmedabad-Baurauni Specific, Gujarat Queen, and a number of MEMU trains are amongst among the affected trains.
Restoration work in progress
After the incident, senior officers from the Nationwide Excessive-Velocity Rail Company Restricted (NHSRCL) and Western Railway rushed to the positioning to clear the particles and restore the injury. Although the launching gantry fell, the bullet prepare construction remained protected. Heavy-duty cranes and engineering groups are working to repair the issue as shortly as potential.
Practice motion on the UP line resumed at 12.56 am, permitting some stranded trains to maneuver.
Passenger help and updates
Western Railway has arrange a helpline to supply real-time updates on prepare schedules. Full restoration is underway, and measures might be made to keep away from comparable occasions sooner or later, authorities talked about. Vacationers are suggested to make use of the official Indian Railways web sites and social media accounts to remain updated on cancellations, rescheduling, and different journey choices.
