West Bengal: Goods train derails at New Maynaguri station, no disruption in rly services

MAYNAGURI (West Bengal): Five wagons of an empty goods train derailed at New Maynaguri station in the Alipurduar division of West Bengal during the early hours on Tuesday.

As per information provided by CPRO, Northeast Frontier Railway zone, train services have not been significantly affected, as operations have been successfully diverted through alternate routes. Senior officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Alipurduar, arrived at the scene to oversee the situation.

Restoration work is currently under way at the station, which has five operational lines, ensuring that train movement will be restored shortly. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to minimize any disruptions in the rail routes.

#WATCH | 5 wagons of an empty goods train derailed at New Maynaguri station in Alipurduar division. Trains have been diverted through alternate routes and movement has not been affected. Senior officers including DRM Alipurduar have moved to the site. Restoration work is going… pic.twitter.com/6GKv0otIAB

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Station Superintendent Mukesh Kumar said, “As far as the information available, a goods train derailed, it happened around 6.20 am today. There have been no casualties. Restoration work is under way”.

Alipurduar Division DRM Amarjit Gautam sasd, “This morning, around 5 wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station. We are trying to restore traffic. The cause of this (accident) is yet to be ascertained. The team is checking it…We are investigating”. (ANI)