20 trains cancelled…
On late Tuesday, a total of 11 wagons of a goods train derailed in Telangana's Peddapalli district. Due to this incident 20 passenger trains have been cancelled so far.
The train derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. It was carrying iron ore and derailed, officials said. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident so far.
Work is going on to restore the track and to remove the derailed wagons and repair any damage to the track.
A South-central railway spokesperson said, "We are working hard to restore the tracks and reduce disruption in train services. Passengers’ safety is our only priority and we are putting all effort into restoring the track soon."
According to officials, four trains were partially cancelled and 10 trains were diverted.
Two trains were also rescheduled and three were regulated as well.
Last week, three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal.
Two coaches - a third AC economy and a third AC - and a parcel van of the train got derailed when the rake was crossing over from one track to another on November 9.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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