Train services through Bhagalpur restored

Bhagalpur, Dec 3: Train services in the Jamalpur-Sahibganj section, which remained suspended following the road overbridge collapse on a train here yesterday, were restored this morning.

Eastern Railway authorities confirmed 33 people, including 12 women, were killed in the accident and put the number of injured at 24, including six people, who were released after first aid.

The Malda-bound 3484 dn Delhi-Malda town Farakka Express rolled through Bhagalpur station at 0805 hours this morning.

Trains passing through Bhagalpur in Jamalpur-Sahibganj section under Malda division of ER were either cancelled or diverted since 0730 hours yesterday following the overbridge collapse on the 071 up Howah-Jamalpur Express.

''Work for removal of debris from the railway track continued throughout the night and track fitness certificate was issued at 0550 hours today, '' an ER release said.

Commissioner of Railway Safety, Eastern circle, R P Agarwal will hold a statutory enquiry at Bhagalpur railway station on December 4 and 5, the release added.

UNI