Maynaguri, September 24: Five wagons of an empty goods train derailed at New Maynaguri station in the Alipurduar Division of West Bengal during the early hours on Tuesday. As per information provided by CPRO, Northeast Frontier Railway zone, train services have not been significantly affected, as operations have been successfully diverted through alternate routes.
Senior officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Alipurduar, have arrived at the scene to oversee the situation. Restoration work is currently underway at the station, which has five operational lines, ensuring that train movement will be restored shortly. West Bengal Train Derailment: 5 Wagons of Goods Train Derails at New Maynaguri Station in Alipurduar.
Train Derailment in West Bengal
#WATCH | 5 wagons of an empty goods train derailed at New Maynaguri station in Alipurduar division. Trains have been diverted through alternate routes and movement has not been affected. Senior officers including DRM Alipurduar have moved to the site. Restoration work is going… pic.twitter.com/6GKv0otIAB
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Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to minimize any disruptions in the rail routes. Station Superintendent Mukesh Kumar said, "As far as the information available, a goods train derailed, it happened around 6:20 am today. There have been no casualties. Restoration work is underway". Surat Train Derailment Attempt Case: 3 Railway Officials Arrested for Attempting To Derail Train Near Kim Railway Station.
Alipurduar Division DRM Amarjit Gautam said, "This morning, around 5 wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station. We are trying to restore traffic. The cause of this (accident) is yet to be ascertained. The team is checking it...We are investigating."
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