Passenger train derails, train movement affected

Five coaches of the Miraj-Parli Vaijnath Passenger derailed between Ghatnandur and Parli Vaijnath stations on Latur Road-Parli Vaijnath branch line section of Secunderabad Division on South Central Railway today. Due to the derailment at about 0810 hours, including the engine, of the train, them movement of other trains on the section was affected. However, there were no casualties or injuries to Passengers according to SCR Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) Sambasiva Rao. He said accident Relief Trains from Purna and Secunderabad as well as Medical Relief Van from Purna have been rushed to the spot immediately on receipt of information.

The Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division accompanied by other Senior Officials rushed to the spot by the relief train to undertake relief and restoration measures. UNI