Ahmedabad-Mumbai Express: Coaches Detached Near Surat, Restored Promptly

Two coaches of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Double Decker Express detached from the moving train near Surat. The incident occurred around 8.50 am, but no injuries were reported, and the coaches were reattached swiftly. Train services resumed promptly with no major disruptions.

In an unusual incident, two coaches of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Double Decker Express detached from the running train near Surat on Thursday morning, officials revealed. The disconnection occurred at approximately 8.50 am as the train, numbered 12932, arrived at Gothangam yard between Sayan and Surat railway station, stated a release by the Western Railway (WR).

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the separated coaches were quickly re-attached. Restoration efforts commenced immediately following the incident, with Up trains operating via the loop line, according to Western Railway's updates on X. Vineet Abhishek, WR's Chief Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the event did not disrupt the movement of other trains on the route. By 11.22 am, the restoration was fully completed, and traffic on the UP main line resumed.

The Gothangam yard where the incident occurred is within the Western Railway's Vadodara division.

(With inputs from agencies.)