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Goods train loaded with limestone derails in Jailsalmer, disupts traffic

PTI | , New Delhi
Jan 25, 2022 02:03 PM IST

The derailment took place on the Jodhpur-Phalodi railway track between Jetha Chandhan and Thayath Hameera when the train was going to Asansol in West Bengal from Sanu in Jaisalmer.

Fifteen wagons of a goods train loaded with limestone derailed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Tuesday, disrupting train traffic on the route, a railway spokesperson said.

A North West Railway spokesperson said a relief train has been dispatched to the derailment site and restoration work is being started. (Representational photo.)
A North West Railway spokesperson said a relief train has been dispatched to the derailment site and restoration work is being started. (Representational photo.)

The derailment took place on the Jodhpur-Phalodi railway track between Jetha Chandhan and Thayath Hameera when the train was going to Asansol in West Bengal from Sanu in Jaisalmer.

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The engine of the goods train and two wagons behind it were safe and the derailment took place from the third wagon, a Government Railway Police source said, adding some of the wagons overturned.

A North West Railway spokesperson said a relief train has been dispatched to the site and restoration work is being started.

The official said the Jodhpur-Lalgarh train has been cancelled and seven other trains have been partially cancelled due to the derailment.

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