Coal Train Derailment Disrupts Traffic in Madhya Pradesh

Three wagons of a coal-carrying goods train derailed near Aslana railway station in Madhya Pradesh, disrupting train traffic. No injuries were reported. The derailment affected multiple trains and restoration work is ongoing. A similar incident occurred earlier in the week involving a passenger train near Itarsi station.

Three wagons of a coal-carrying goods train derailed near Aslana railway station in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday evening, causing significant disruption to train traffic, according to a railway spokesperson.

No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred around 5.30 pm on the Katni-Bina section, as confirmed by West Central Railway's chief PRO Harshit Shrivastava.

Traffic on both up and down lines was affected, leading to the diversion of several trains including the Gondwana Express, Sampark Kranti, and Dayodaya Express. Restoration work on the rail tracks is currently in progress, added the spokesperson. Earlier in the week, two coaches of the Rani Kamlapati-Saharsa special passenger train derailed near Itarsi station, with no casualties reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)