Rail services hit as freight train derails near Londa junction
Several wagons of a goods train derailed near Belagavi, disrupting rail traffic and affecting multiple routes.
Belagavi: Two wagons of a goods train derailed while entering Belagavi Railway Station on Tuesday morning, disrupting train services on the route, railway authorities said. No casualties or injuries were reported, they added. The derailment occurred on the track opposite the Military Mahadev Temple on Congress Road in Belagavi. The goods train was heading towards Miraj in Maharashtra.
An accident relief train has been dispatched from Hubballli to the site to expedite restoration efforts, a statement issued by the South Western Railway said.Necesssary arrangements have been made for the affected passengers at respective stations, it said.
"The SWR General Manager and other senior officers are closely monitoring the situation and restoration is under progress. Any change in train services further will be notified," the statement read. Belagavi railway police visited the spot and are conducting an investigation.
( Source : PTI )
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