Ujjain Express Derailment Sparks Panic Near Uttarakhand’s Yog Nagari Station

Safety concerns in the railway network have intensified after three recent incidents, including a derailment near Rishikesh and two separate train fires in Sasaram and Ratlam district. No injuries were reported, but the events have raised questions about oversight during maintenance and daily operations.

The latest sequence began on Sunday with a coach fire on the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express 12431, followed by a blaze on a passenger train at Sasaram on Monday morning. Hours later, three coaches of the Ujjain Express derailed near Rishikesh during maintenance work on Monday night.

Rishikesh derailment probe and railway safety questions

The Rishikesh derailment occurred around 9.30 pm near Yog Nagari railway station, in the Khand Gaon area of Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh. Three coaches of the Ujjain Express left the tracks while maintenance staff were working. Railway officials confirmed there were no passengers on board at the time of the derailment.

Initial investigation at the Rishikesh derailment site points to a possible brake failure during routine maintenance operations. A large crowd from nearby areas soon gathered around the damaged coaches. Personnel from the Government Railway Police reached the location, pushed back onlookers, and secured the tracks while teams began a detailed technical inquiry.