Netizens trolled Indian Railways after a video showed the 'Committed to quality, committed to you' tagline printed on Magadh Express that split into two in Bihar’s Buxar on Sunday.
A rail accident occurred in Bihar on the Danapur-Buxar main line when the Magadh Express unexpectedly split into two parts due to a coupling failure.
The incident took place at approximately 11:01 am near Tudiganj station, causing panic among passengers who feared a major disaster. The coupling of the S-7 coach broke, dividing the train as it neared Nuaon Gumti, shortly after leaving Dumraon station at 10:58 am.
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As a result of the coupling failure, the front part of the train, including the S-7 coach and the air-conditioned compartments, continued moving ahead, while the rest of the train came to a halt on the tracks. The train driver, after realising the situation, stopped the train, preventing a more serious outcome. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
Witnesses describe a scene of confusion and fear as passengers, startled by the sudden jolt and the separation of the train, scrambled to understand what had happened. Many passengers rushed off the train in panic, concerned about a potential crash or derailment.
They were seen gathering on the tracks, examining the separated coaches and discussing the incident. Although the initial moments were filled with anxiety, the situation gradually calmed down as passengers realised that no immediate danger was present.
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Railway officials quickly arrived at the scene, but as of now, there has been no official statement regarding when operations on the down main line will resume. The incident has caused a significant disruption in train services, with the down line remaining blocked.
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While the authorities have not yet provided details on the cause of the coupling failure, they are working to restore normal train operations. Passengers, though rattled by the experience, expressed relief that no one was injured.
Meanwhile, on social media, netizens are slamming the Indian government and the Railways, in particular, for such frequent train mishaps across the country.
Expressing anguish over the incident, one user @titu_dipankar wrote, "COMMITTED TO QUALITY COMMITTED TO YOU" If Modi is there then it is possible! The condition of MAGADH express... just a small accident... it doesn't matter because we deserve it... #TrainAccident Today in Buxar, Magadh Express became the victim of a "small incident", the moving train split into two pieces, passengers started screaming and crying! Real Minister / Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji ( @AshwiniVaishnaw) must be waiting for some "big incident", perhaps...#MagadhExpress #Bihar #Buxar
"Reel Minister, Today's 'small incident'. Magadh Express split into two parts in Buxar.You will need a video to make a reel. Here is the video," wrote @IYCBihar aiming a shot at rail minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
"Really sad to hear of yet another train accident. The Magadh Express split into two parts due to coupling failure between Twiniganj and Raghunathpur stations in Buxar, Bihar is worrisome. It seems the Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw has not learnt anything from the Balasore disaster. Safety measures must be immediately prioritised to prevent such incidents in future," wrote @itzsps on serious note.
