Punjab Newsline | Bathinda
Three coaches of a goods train derailed near Rampura Phul railway station in Bathinda district on Friday morning, temporarily disrupting rail traffic on the route. The train was carrying new Maruti Suzuki cars from Bathinda towards Ambala when the incident occurred.
According to preliminary information, the derailment was caused by a technical fault and the locking of the train's wheels. The malfunction reportedly caused three coaches to go off the tracks near the railway station.
Eyewitnesses said the three coaches were damaged and tilted off balance, causing partial damage to the railway tracks and nearby equipment. The train was transporting newly manufactured Maruti Suzuki cars.
Fortunately, the train was reportedly moving at a relatively low speed at the time of the incident, helping prevent a major accident. The loco pilot and other railway staff acted promptly to bring the train to a halt.
Following the incident, railway officials and local police personnel reached the spot and assessed the situation. Relief and restoration operations were initiated to address the damage and clear the affected section.
Railway officials confirmed that no injuries or casualties had been reported in the incident. Rail movement on the route was affected for some time as authorities worked to manage the situation.
The exact cause of the derailment is yet to be established, and further details are awaited.
