A goods train derailed between Raghavapur and Ramagundam in Telangana’s Peddapalli district on Tuesday (November 12, 2024) late night leading to disruption to rail traffic on the Kazipet-Balharshah section, a vital rail link connecting northern parts with southern region of the country. Movement of trains in both directions was affected.
As many as 11 wagons of the goods train carrying iron coils derailed. No casualties were reported.
According to railway sources, around 30 trains were fully canceled, seven trains were partially canceled and several other passenger trains were diverted and rescheduled following the incident. Track restoration work is underway on a war-footing, sources added.
South Central Railway general manager Arun Kumar Jain is supervising the repair and restoration works at the accident site.
Helpline numbers
In view of the goods train accident, the SCR Secunderabad division has announced the following helpline numbers: Secunderabad: 040-27786140, 27786170, Kazipet: 0870-2576430, Warangal: 9063324898, Khammam: 7815955306.
Published - November 13, 2024 08:10 am IST
