Hajipur Goods Train Derails: 8 Wagons Off Track, Major Route Disrupted

• Eight wagons of a goods train derailed late Saturday night in Hajipur, Bihar, between Lahaban and Simultala stations.
• The incident completely disrupted train movement on both 'up' and 'down' lines of the Hajipur-Barauni railway section.
• Accident Relief Train (ART) teams from Asansol, Madhupur, and Jhajha are conducting restoration work on a war footing.
• This is the third train accident in December, following incidents in Hojai, Assam (8 elephants killed) and Gua, West Singhbhum (SAIL siding derailment).
• The continuous accidents raise concerns about railway safety and maintenance, with an investigation ordered for the Hajipur derailment.

Why It Matters: Goods train derailment in Hajipur disrupts Bihar rail traffic, raising railway safety concerns.