UP: Rail traffic disrupted on Delhi-Mathura route as goods train derails in Mathura
News Agencies
22 January 2022, 11:07 IST
UP: Rail traffic disrupted on Delhi-Mathura route as goods train derails in Mathura
As many as 15 coaches of a goods train got derailed in the middle of Bhuteshwar Vrindavan on Mathura-Delhi rail route late on Friday. Following the derailment, rail traffic was completely obstructed between Mathura and Delhi. All the trains coming towards Mathura have been diverted. "Railway administration is working on a war footing basis to remove coaches from the track. However, due to the fog, they are facing problems in rescuing them. Local officials of the railways and police administration reached the spot as soon as the accident was reported. Railway officials started clearing the track by asking for big cranes," said Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, Dr Shivam Sharma. According to the information so far, the work of clearing the track is going on in full swing.
Goods train derailed in Mathura
Uttar Pradesh
Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway
Dr Shivam Sharma