Goods Train Derails on Bihar-Jharkhand Border Bridge; 10 Coaches Plunge, Vande Bharat Diverted

• A goods train carrying cement derailed on the Barua River bridge near Simultala, Jamui district, Bihar-Jharkhand border, late Saturday night.
• 19 coaches derailed, with reports indicating 10 coaches fell directly from Bridge No. 676 on the Jasidih-Jhajha main line.
• The accident severely damaged tracks, completely halting train services on both up and down lines under Asansol Railway Division.
• Premium trains, including the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, and several others like Howrah-Mokama Express, are diverted via Gaya or Kiul-Gaya routes.
• Thousands of passengers face severe difficulties as local passenger services are suspended; restoration work is underway.

Why It Matters: Major goods train derailment on Bihar-Jharkhand border halts services, diverts Vande Bharat.