Five Goods Train Wagons Derail in West Bengal
Five Goods Train Wagons Derail in West Bengal
Five Goods Train Wagons Derail in West Bengal
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Five wagons of an empty goods train derailed at New Maynaguri railway station in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district at 6:20 AM on Tuesday, with no injuries reported. The derailment caused damage to overhead electricity cables and several poles, prompting the diversion of multiple trains through alternative routes. Restoration efforts began immediately, and partial train movement was expected to resume by noon. Senior officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager of Alipurduar, are on-site overseeing the repair work and investigating the cause of the incident. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining railway infrastructure in the region, which connects northeastern states with the rest of the country. A thorough inquiry is underway to determine the reasons behind the derailment.

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