A freight train carrying cement, traveling from Gorakhpur to Narhan in Samastipur, was involved in an incident near Muzaffarpur Junction. While the train was waiting for a signal on line number two, the coupling disengaged, causing the train to split into two sections. The train's coupling was reconnected after about 10...
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minutes, and the train resumed its journey. Railway officials, including the station manager and carriage department staff, were present at the scene. The incident occurred on Saturday evening around 4:30 pm, causing a brief panic at Muzaffarpur Junction. The train was moving slowly due to a possible hook dislodgement, not a complete coupling breakage, according to railway officials. This incident could have resulted in a major accident if it had happened during high-speed operation. Thankfully, the train came to a stop due to the automatic vacuum braking system when the train separated, preventing a potential collision.