24 coaches of train derail in India

24 coaches of train derail in India

NEW DELHI - Twenty four coaches of a goods train derailed on Friday evening near Satna, Madhya Pradesh. The train movement on Mumbai-Howrah up the line and Satna-Rewa track were affected due to the derailment.

Meanwhile, the railway officials are working to fix the damaged track and restore traffic.

However, no casualties have been reported so far.

The incident comes a day after the engine of a 13-wagon goods train derailed near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.

The wagons were laden with coal from Karaikal Port and the goods train was proceeding to Kaikuppam private thermal power station when the engine derailed at the Puduchatram station.