Guwahati, 18 June (HS). Engineers and employees of NFR are working 24 hours to repair the track where the accident took place between Rangapani and Chattarhat stations of Katihar division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). In this regard, NFR CPRO Sabyasachi De has informed that the down line has been restored at 07:30 am today. Due to which the operation of trains has gradually started on one line. Whereas, the up line was opened last night itself.
It is known that on Monday morning, a container-laden goods train hit the Agartala-Sealdah Kanchenjunga Express (43174 Down) from behind between Rangapani and Chattarhat stations of Katihar division of NFR. Due to which 9 people including 7 passengers and two railway employees died. Whereas, 41 passengers were injured. In which the condition of 9 was said to be critical. CPRO has said that the up line (trains going towards New Jalpaiguri) was restored by 17.40 Monday night. The down line was restored at 07:30 this morning. After repairing the track, the first goods train was run in this section. After completion of all the tests, efforts are being made to restore the service of passenger trains from here.
