{
  "id": 5747802,
  "title": "West Bengal train services hit for 2nd day after track sinks, repair work on war footing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/west-bengal-train-services-hit-for-2nd-day-after-track-sinks-repair",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T08:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/west-bengal-new-farakka-train-disruption-cancelled-diverted-trains-soil-erosion-10864363/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy rain has caused train services in West Bengal to be severely disrupted for the second consecutive day, as soil subsidence beneath railway tracks near New Farakka station in Murshidabad district led to erosion and damage. Eastern Railway has canceled or diverted numerous trains, with some trains potentially resuming operations late Saturday evening following trial runs and safety certification. Restoration efforts are being carried out at a rapid pace, with additional workers deployed to repair damaged overhead electric poles and railway tracks. Trains are expected to operate at reduced speeds for several days after services resume.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/suvendu-adhikari-unveils-new-west-bengal-tourism-logo-plans-500-crore",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:23:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Heroin worth ₹9 lakh seized, West Bengal native held in Hyderabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/heroin-worth-9-lakh-seized-west-bengal-native-held-in-hyderabad",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:28:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}