BELAGAVI
A wagon of a goods train derailed between Sonalium and Dudhsagar stations under Hubballi Division on Thursday at about 2 pm.
An accident relief train has been dispatched from Vasco to the site to expedite restoration efforts.
Following the incident, three passenger trains to and from Vasco have been diverted and partially cancelled, according to a press note by Dr Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi.
Train 12779 Vasco Da Gama - Hazrat Nizamuddin Express journey commencing on September 12 had been diverted via Madgaon, Roha, Panvel, Pune, Daund Chord Line and Manmad stations.
Train 18047 Shalimar - Vasco Da Gama Express journey which commenced on September 10 was short terminated at Londa station and dully partially cancelling between Londa-Vasco Da Gama stations.
Train 18048 Vasco Da Gama - Shalimar Express journey commencing on September 13 will originate from SSS Hubballi instead of Vasco Da Gama duly partially cancelling between Vasco Da Gama-SSS Hubballi stations.
To ensure passenger comfort, food and water have been arranged for approximately 1,100 passengers of Train 18047 at Londa station, and 25 buses have been arranged to transport stranded passengers from Londa.
The SWR GM, AGM and other senior officers are monitoring the situation closely and restoration is under progress, the press note added.
