Overhead wire snap disrupts Sealdah–Dankuni local train services near Dakshineswar

An overhead electric wire snapped loudly at Dakshineswar railway station, causing panic among commuters. Passengers evacuated a local train and ran to safety as smoke spread near the affected area. Train services on the busy Sealdah-Dankuni route were temporarily suspended while repairs commenced. Railway technical teams worked diligently to restore the damaged overhead traction wire. Normal train operations eventually resumed after the successful completion of the repair work.

Train services on the busy Sealdah–Dankuni section were thrown into chaos on Wednesday night after an overhead electric wire snapped near Dakshineswar railway station. The technical failure brought movement on both the up and down lines to a standstill, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and causing widespread disruption across the network.The incident took place at around 8:50 pm when a down Dankuni–Sealdah local train became immobilised after the overhead equipment developed a fault. As a result, rail traffic on the route was suspended while railway engineers began emergency restoration work.Repair work continuesRailway officials deployed a tower wagon to the affected location to repair the damaged overhead wire. Restoration work continued late into the night, and train operations remained suspended on both lines for several hours. Authorities were working to restore power supply and ensure the tracks were safe before allowing train movement to resume. View this post on Instagram The stranded local train also blocked the corridor, preventing other services from operating between Sealdah and Dankuni during the repair period.Daily commuters face major inconvenienceThe Sealdah–Dankuni corridor is one of the busiest suburban rail routes in the Kolkata metropolitan region, carrying thousands of office-goers, students, and daily passengers every day. The sudden suspension of services forced many commuters to wait at stations for extended periods, while others had to look for alternative modes of transport to reach their destinations.Passengers travelling during the evening rush hour were among the worst affected, with overcrowding reported at several stations as delays continued to mount.Train services disrupted after overhead wire snaps near Dakshineswar Station.Rail traffic on both the up and down lines has been suspended after an overhead electric wire snapped on the down line near Dakshineswar railway station. Railway authorities are working to restore… pic.twitter.com/YhuXXujPmh— The Nalanda Index (@Nalanda_index) July 30, 2026 Delays spread across other suburban routesThe disruption was not limited to the Dankuni section. Train schedules on the Sealdah Main Line and the Bangaon Line were also affected, with several local services running significantly behind schedule. The cascading delays created difficulties for passengers returning home after work, leading to congestion at platforms across the suburban network.