Overview
- Railway and police sources said minor cracks were noticed the day before and the vertical section of the century‑old clock tower fell onto Platform 2 and adjacent Track 3 on Thursday, July 9, 2026, scattering masonry and roofing debris.
- No passengers or staff were injured because the area had been cordoned off for planned dismantling and RPF personnel had moved people away before the collapse.
- The fall damaged overhead traction lines, forced temporary power shutdowns across tracks 1–3, and caused short‑terminations, diversions and long delays until services were cleared and restored the following day.
- Local MPs, MLAs and civic groups have demanded a high‑level probe and safety audits, with critics saying piling and other redevelopment activity under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme may have weakened the ageing structure.
- Officials say controlled demolition and phased clearance are under way and investigations will examine the roles of heavy rain, pre‑existing cracks and nearby construction while officials continue demolition and site safety checks.