On June 25, 2023, a substantial disruption to railway operations was caused by a collision between two goods trains at the Onda railway station, located in Bankura, West Bengal. This mishap on the Kharagpur-Bankura-Adra line led to a series of train cancellations, diversions, and short terminations by the authorities.

Cancellations

The collision resulted in the cancellation of fourteen trains. The list includes:

  • 12828 (PRR-HWH)
  • 13506 (ASN-DGHA)
  • 08686 (ADRA-KGP)
  • 08675 (VSU-ADRA)
  • 08677 (VSU-DHN)
  • 18027 (KGP-ASN)
  • 12883 (SRC-PRR)
  • 18035 (KGP-HTE)
  • 18024 (GMO-KGP)
  • 08657 (ADRA-ASN)
  • 08173 (ASN-TATA)
  • 18013 (ADRA-BKSC)
  • 18036 (HTE-KGP)
  • 08695/08696 (BKSC-RNC-BKSC)

Diversions

In response to the incident, the authorities diverted three trains:

  • 12816 (ANVT-PURI) EXP, which was rerouted via ADRA-CNI-TATA-HIJ
  • 12949 (PBR-SRC) EXP, diverted via PRR-TATA-KGP
  • 18628 (RNC-HWH), diverted via KSX-PRR-TATA-KGP

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Short Terminations

Moreover, two trains experienced short terminations:

  • 18004 (HWH-ADRA) Exp, scheduled for 25.06.2023, was short terminated at IBL
  • 18085 (KGP-RNC), also scheduled for 25.06.2023, was short terminated at GSL and the rake returned to KGP

Moving Forward

Railway authorities are expected to focus their efforts on restoring operations and investigating the causes behind the collision. Passengers are advised to stay updated with the latest train schedules and information by contacting the railway department.

Future measures to prevent similar incidents should include reinforcing safety procedures and increasing monitoring efforts.

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