Empty goods train coach derails at Nandgaon; disrupts Mumbai-bound traffic
Ajay Kumar
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According to officer, the incident occurred at around 7.17 am while the train was on its way to Daund, no injured.
However, it has significantly affected Mumbai-bound traffic, with at least five trains delayed.
"It was an empty rake that got derailed. The railway authorities are on the spot getting the coach re-railed at the earliest. This is the morning time. There are long-distance trains that are waiting to reach Mumbai," said the officer.
The trains that were held up included the 22222 Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani Express, 12718 Amritsar–Nanded Sachkhand Express, Dhule–Mumbai 11012 Express, 12262 Howrah–Mumbai Duronto Express, 12142 Patna to LTT Patliputra Express, and others.
According to railway officials, the morning period is crucial as a large number of long-distance trains are scheduled to reach Mumbai. The trains are likely to be delayed by up to three hours. Work is ongoing to re-rail the coach.
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