{"id":129155,"date":"2024-10-17T19:51:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=129155"},"modified":"2024-10-17T19:51:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:21:35","slug":"tragic-train-derailment-in-dima-hasao-an-in-depth-look-at-the-agartala-mumbai-lokmanya-tilak-express-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/?p=129155","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Train Derailment in Dima Hasao: An In-Depth Look at the Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-128979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/New-Logo-Smal-2.jpg?resize=198%2C55&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"55\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"img_cont_2\" class=\"newphtbox\" data-url=\"\/photogallery\/assam\/lokmanya-tilak-express-train-derailed-in-dima-hasao-skd-416744-page-2.html\" data-page-view-sent=\"no\" data-page-id=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">I<\/span>n a shocking development in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/?p=118933\">Dima Hasao<\/a> district, a significant train accident occurred involving the Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express. The incident took place at the Dibolong crossing point, where seven coaches of the train, including the engine, derailed. This unfortunate event happened at around 4:20 PM, causing injuries to several passengers, one of whom has been hospitalized for further treatment.<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_129161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-129161\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Tragic Train Derailment in Dima Hasao\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-129161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938.avif\" alt=\"Tragic Train Derailment in Dima Hasao\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1074\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938.avif 1600w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-300x201.avif 300w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-1024x687.avif 1024w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-768x516.avif 768w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-1536x1031.avif 1536w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-750x503.avif 750w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haflong-Dima-Hasao-Train-Mishap-4-2024-10-7643138234a5acc77f0db60bdbcc4ebd-e1729174623938-1140x765.avif 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-129161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Tragic Train Derailment in Dima Hasao:<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The train, officially numbered 12520, was on its regular route from Agartala to Mumbai when the derailment occurred. The sudden disruption not only impacted the passengers aboard but also had a cascading effect on the railway operations in the region. As a result of this derailment, train services have been severely affected, causing inconvenience and delays for numerous travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The derailment has forced the authorities to halt the 13174 Sabroom-Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express at Maibang station. Similarly, the 15618 Dullavcherra-Guwahati train found itself stuck at New Haflong, unable to proceed due to the blockage caused by the derailed coaches. This has led to widespread delays, affecting passengers who rely on these crucial train services for their daily commutes and travel plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Initial reports indicate that the derailment may have been caused by track issues, although a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. Railway officials have been deployed to the site to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the passengers. Emergency response teams have also been activated to provide assistance and medical care where necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This incident highlights the critical need for regular maintenance and checks on railway tracks and infrastructure to prevent such accidents. The safety of passengers should always be the foremost priority for railway authorities, and incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist within the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a shocking development in Dima Hasao district, a significant train accident occurred involving the Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Express. The incident took place at the Dibolong crossing point, where seven coaches of the train, including the engine, derailed. This unfortunate event happened at around 4:20 PM, causing injuries to several passengers, one of whom has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":129160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"News Desk :"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[200],"tags":[22843,33624,33631,33625,23320,33638,22833,33637,33639,33629,33633,33640,33634,33627,33641,33632,33636,6641,33635,33626,33630,33628],"class_list":["post-129155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assam","tag-accident-prevention","tag-agartala-mumbai-lokmanya-tilak-express","tag-derailment-investigation","tag-dibolong-crossing-point","tag-dima-hasao-district","tag-dullavcherra-guwahati-train","tag-emergency-response","tag-maibang-station","tag-new-haflong-station","tag-passenger-injuries","tag-passenger-safety","tag-railway-authorities","tag-railway-infrastructure","tag-railway-operations-disruption","tag-railway-system-vulnerabilities","tag-railway-track-maintenance","tag-sabroom-sealdah-kanchanjunga-express","tag-train-accident","tag-train-delays","tag-train-derailment","tag-train-route-agartala-to-mumbai","tag-train-services-affected"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":159552,"url":"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/?p=159552","url_meta":{"origin":129155,"position":0},"title":"Assam Man Dies by Suicide; Family Alleges Moneylender Harassment","author":"News Desk","date":"October 4, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A 30-year-old man identified as Azid Ali allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a moving train near the Haripani railway gate in Chalatapara, Bongaigaon district, on the night of October 1, according to his family. 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