New Jalpaiguri Express Train Stranded in Odisha After Engine Hits Object on Tracks

Balasore (Odisha): The Chennai-bound New Jalpaiguri Central Express remained stranded for nearly four hours between Soro and Markona stations in Odisha’s Balasore district on Saturday after its engine hit an object on the tracks and became immobile, railway officials said.

Train Stuck for Hours, Passengers Stranded

The South Eastern Railway (SER), in a bulletin, confirmed that the train was stuck from 2:45 PM to 6:23 PM before an alternative locomotive was arranged. "An alternative loco was arranged, and the train departed at 6:23 PM," the SER said.

Other Trains Affected by Delays

Following the incident, at least four trains were regulated, leading to delays on key routes.

"While the 12245 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Express was halted between Soro-Markona, the 68051 Baleshwar-Bhadrak MEMU remained at Soro," the SER said.

Similarly, the 18045 Shalimar-Hyderabad East Coast Express was stopped at Baleshwar, and the 20889 Howrah-Tirupati Express was held at Rupsa.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the obstruction on the tracks.