Goods train derails in Raghavapuram, Ramagundam, Telangana, 20 trains cancelled.

New Delhi:

At least 11 coaches of a goods train derailed in Telangana's Peddapalli district late Tuesday night, leading to cancellation of 20 passenger trains.

The goods train was carrying iron ore and derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, officials said. There is no report of any casualty or injury in the incident.

troubled traveler #SecunderabadRailwayStation after
Cancel #JammutvExpressand three other trains that were between #20trains canceledSome trains partially cancelled/diverted after 11 wagons of a goods train carrying iron ore derailed #derailed In #Peddapalli District #Telanganapic.twitter.com/Ksg1r2aVS9

– Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) 13 November 2024

Repair work is underway to remove the derailed wagons and repair damage to the track.

A South Central Railway spokesperson said, “We are working tirelessly to restore the tracks and minimize disruption to train services. Safety of passengers is our top priority and we are making every possible effort to complete the track restoration soon.” Making possible efforts.”

According to officials, four trains were partially canceled and 10 were diverted.

Timings of two trains were also changed and three were controlled.

Bulletin No. 5 & 06 SCR PR No. 614, dated 13.11.2024-Cancellation, Partial Cancellation, Diversion, Rescheduling and Regulation of Trains pic.twitter.com/gMkxQvxVTI

– South Central Railway (@SCRrailwayIndia) 13 November 2024

Last week, three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal.

On November 9, two coaches of the train – one third AC economy and one third AC – and a parcel van of the train derailed while the rake was moving from one track to another.