Updated On: 05 February, 2026 05:38 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondent
According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One AC coach and two general coaches derailed within the yard limits

Train movement on both tracks has now returned to normal, officials said. Representational Pic/File
A major rail accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday morning when the Chennai Central-New Jalpaiguri Express derailed near Jakhapura in Odisha’s Jajpur district, reported the IANS.
According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One AC coach and two general coaches derailed within the yard limits.