On Thursday, October 17th, the Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express (train number 12520) derailed near Diblong railway station in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The accident involved the locomotive and four coaches leaving the tracks. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties. Railway authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause...
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of the derailment, while efforts are underway to assist affected passengers and restore the affected section of the track.

On Thursday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 3:55 pm, eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Terminus Express (Train 12520) derailed near Dibalong station in Assam's Lumding-Badarpur Hill section. This included the engine and power car. While there were no fatalities, train services in the affected single-line section have been suspended. Emergency response...
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teams, including Accident Relief Train and Accident Relief Medical Train, have been dispatched from Lumding to manage the situation. Helpline numbers for Lumding are 03674 263120 and 03674 263126.

On Thursday, the Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express (train number 12520) derailed near Diblong railway station in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The accident, which occurred around 4 PM, involved the engine and four coaches. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties. The Northeast Frontier Railway is investigating the cause...
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of the derailment to ensure passenger safety.

Several special trains that were running during the COVID-19 pandemic will be transitioned to regular trains with their original numbers starting July 1st, eliminating the need for extra charges. This change will benefit passengers. However, due to non-interlocking work on the Yamuna Bridge, several trains will have their routes diverted, causing...
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delays and inconvenience for travelers. These trains will follow alternative routes, resulting in longer travel times. Additionally, some trains have had their numbers changed. The article provides details on the modified routes and new train numbers for specific trains operating between June 13th and June 18th. It also lists the trains transitioning to regular services with their new numbers effective from July 1st.

Train passengers in Jabalpur are facing difficulties booking tickets for Holi travel due to long waiting lists and increased fares on special trains. The situation is particularly bad for trains to Patna, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Somnath. Even long-distance trains have waiting lists, while short-distance trains like Jabalpur to Raipur,...
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Bilaspur, Shahdol, Singrauli, Indore, and Gwalior also have limited availability. Passengers are facing long queues outside reservation centers, and many are left with no choice but to travel in general coaches. The article lists specific train numbers and waiting lists for various routes, highlighting the severe shortage of tickets.