CSMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express trolley derails between Maharashtra's Kasara and Igatpuri; no injuries reported
The Central Railway chief spokesperson Sunil Udasi said nobody was injured in the mishap between Maharashtra's Kasara and Igatpuri ghat section adding that the 'middle and Uttar Pradesh lines were available for traffic'.
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A trolley of the second coach of CMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express derailed between Kasara and Igatpuri ghat section
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No casualties have been reported so far in the incident, which occurred around 3.50 am on Thursday
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The traffic on the route in not likely to hit as Middle and Uttar Pradesh lines are available for train passages
A trolley of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) - Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express derailed between Kasara and Igatpuri ghat section in Maharashtra during the early hours of Thursday morning. No casualties have been reported so far in the incident.
According to Central Railway, "a trolley of the second coach from rear of 12598 CMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express derailed between Kasara and Igatpuri ghat section at about 3.50 am on Thursday."
The Times of India quoted the Central Railway chief spokesperson Sunil Udasi as saying, "Nobody was injured in the mishap," adding that the "middle and Uttar Pradesh lines were available for traffic."
The traffic on the route in not likely to hit as Middle and Uttar Pradesh lines are available for train passages, the Central Railway said.
One trolley of 2nd coach from rear of 12598 CSMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express derailed between Kasara and Igatpuri at about 3.50 hrs on 18.7.2019 NO INJURY reported. Middle line & UP line available for traffic. Helpline CSMT 022-22694040.
Update will follow.— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 18, 2019
However, according to sources, due to the incident, some of the other long distance trains on the route could be delayed.
The railways has also issued a helpline number – 022-22694040.
With inputs from ANI
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