Movement of electric train on Sultanpur-Varanasi section was today disrupted for two hours after a tree fell on a moving train near Muradganj railway crossing, railway officials said.
Due to incessant rains, a neem tree collapsed on the express train from Kota to Patna (13240) while it was passing through Muradganj railway crossing, Station Superintendent of Jaunpur D P Singh said.
The tree fell on the engine of the train injuring its driver, he said adding, the driver’s condition is stable.
Singh said Movement of electric train on Sultanpur-Varanasi section was disrupted for two hours that was affected after the incident.