Loco Shed of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Collapses Amid Heavy Rain, 7 Injured
Seven employees were injured and four toy-train locomotives were damaged as railway authorities assess repairs and decide when service can resume.
- On Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026, a portion of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway loco shed collapsed following incessant rain in Darjeeling, West Bengal, injuring seven employees and damaging four toy train locomotives.
- Officials attributed the collapse to heavy rains and gusty winds, striking the iconic DHR, which UNESCO recognizes as an outstanding 1881 hill passenger railway engineering achievement.
- Railway authorities suspended the popular toy train joyride service following the incident, while employees staged an agitation demanding immediate safety arrangements and restoration of the collapsed shed.
- The DRM of the Katihar Division is traveling to Darjeeling to inspect the damaged locomotives and loco shed, with authorities assessing damage to determine when joyride services can resume.
- Widespread heavy rainfall across West Bengal has caused waterlogging in Kolkata and submerged The Bhadul Bridge, cutting off at least 20 villages, though The India Meteriological Department predicts decreasing intensity over two days.
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Eight workers injured as portion of Darjeeling railway station locoshed collapses amid heavy rain
Darjeeling (WB), Sep 2 (PTI) Eight workers were injured after a portion of a locoshed of Darjeeling railway station in West Bengal collapsed on Wednesday amid incessant rainfall, an official said. The affected workers of the UNESCO world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway were provided with medical treatment, the DHR official said, adding that none suffered […]
7 injured after Darjeeling loco shed roof collapses
In Darjeeling, a roof collapse at the loco shed on Wednesday morning left seven individuals injured, marking a second occurrence tied to severe rainfall. Four steam locomotives were housed in the facility when parts of the roof fell. As joyride services were halted, railway officials began damage assessments, while employees are calling for urgent repairs and enhanced safety measures to protect this vital site.
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