Goods train derails in Bengal, rail traffic hit

Goods train derails in Bengal, rail traffic hit

Train services were affected after the engine of a goods train derailed on Sunday between Madpur and Jakpur in Howrah-Kharagpur section of South Eastern Railway, officials said.

No casualties or injuries were reported, a spokesperson said. “The engine derailed which affected railway traffic in up and down line,” he said.

“South India and Odisha-bound long distance trains from Howrah were delayed and stranded,” he said. “Movement of 11 pairs of locals trains was hit and Railways are trying to run eight pairs as soon as possible.”

Source:The Hindu