Thieves Cut Overhead Electrical Wire in Gaya-Patna Rail Section, Train Services Affected

Bizarre theft disrupts Bihar's Gaya–Patna rail section as thieves cut overhead electric wire

According to local residents, the theft took place near Madarpur Railway Gumti, where the absence of late-night police patrolling may have allowed the thieves to carry out the crime.

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Rail services hit on Bihar's Gaya-Patna route after thieves steal 25,000-volt overhead railway wire

Train services on the Gaya-Patna rail section faced disruption for three hours. Thieves cut and stole an overhead electric wire between Tehta and Jehanabad stations. Railway Protection Force recovered the stolen material and an investigation is underway. Affected down trains operated under single-line working while repairs were completed. The section was declared fit for operations after the damaged wire was repaired.

Thieves cut overhead electrical wire in Gaya-Patna rail section, train services affected

Thieves cut and stole an overhead electrical wire near Tehta and Jehanabad stations. This incident disrupted train services for nearly three hours on Thursday morning. Railway Protection Force recovered the stolen electrical wire material. Affected down trains were operated under single-line working while repairs occurred. The electrical wire was repaired and declared fit by railway staff.

Thieves cut, steal 100 mtr overhead wire in Bihar; train services hit

Train services in the Gaya-Patna section of Bihar were disrupted for nearly three hours after thieves allegedly cut and stole an overhead electrical wire between Tehta and Jehanabad railway stations. The Railway Protection Force has since recovered the stolen material, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the culprits responsible for the 25,000-volt OHE wire theft.

Bihar: Thieves steal 100 metres overhead railway wire, train services hit

The thieves cut a 25,000-volt OHE wire (roughly around 100 metres) at 3.05 am between Tehta and Jehanabad stations in the Gaya-Patna section, disrupting train services. Affected down trains were operated under single-line working, said Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railways.