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Crime
Explosion on Railway Track Creates 2‑Foot Hole in Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:45 AM
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A powerful blast on a railway line in Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, left a two‑foot deep cavity beneath the tracks, prompting immediate safety checks.
A strong explosion was reported on a railway line in Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. The blast created a cavity about two feet deep directly under the tracks, raising concerns about the safety of train operations in the area.
Railway officials quickly cordoned off the affected section and dispatched engineers to assess the damage. Preliminary inspections indicated that the hole could compromise the stability of the track, necessitating urgent repair work before normal services resume.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blast. Meanwhile, trains have been temporarily rerouted or halted as a precaution, and passengers have been advised to check for updates from railway announcements.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance on railway infrastructure, especially in regions where unexplained explosions can disrupt transport and pose safety risks.
Railway officials quickly cordoned off the affected section and dispatched engineers to assess the damage. Preliminary inspections indicated that the hole could compromise the stability of the track, necessitating urgent repair work before normal services resume.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blast. Meanwhile, trains have been temporarily rerouted or halted as a precaution, and passengers have been advised to check for updates from railway announcements.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance on railway infrastructure, especially in regions where unexplained explosions can disrupt transport and pose safety risks.