Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Specific derailed close to Howrah in West Bengal round 5.30 am on Saturday, South Japanese Railway officers stated.
“The weekly particular prepare derailed at Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or accidents have been reported thus far,” they stated.
A parcel van was among the many derailed coaches. The 22850 Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly Specific was passing by Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division when the coaches derailed, officers stated.
The railways stated an accident aid prepare and medical aid trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur had been instantly dispatched for help. Buses have additionally been despatched to ferry the passengers to Kolkata.
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