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CHENNAI: Eighteen wagons of a freight train derailed near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, with 13 of them catching fire. The train was carrying diesel, and the incident caused massive disruption on the railway line. Several express trains were cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated. The thick, black smoke that billowed from the fire also affected road traffic on the busy Chennai-Tirupati highway. The incident reportedly happened after a few wagons of the goods train carrying fuel from the port derailed, leading to fuel spill. The sparked caused by the derailment triggered the fire and four wagons were affected, said a Daily Thanthi report. According to the Southern Railway, all EMU local train services in the Chennai-Arakkonam section were temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure. Due to the accident, eight express trains were cancelled, five express trains were diverted, and eight trains were short-terminated, said the statement, adding that personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services, along with Railway officials, were immediately deployed and are actively managing the situation at the site. Restoration work is in progress, and normal train operations will resume at the earliest., it added. For assistance, passengers may call the Helpline numbers: 044-25354151 and 044-24354995 Meanwhile, concerned that the fire could spread to other wagons, authorities warned the public and others from going near the area. Following the fire in the fuel-laden freight train, thick, black smoke engulfed the area, severely affecting visibility. Officials have indicated that traffic on the Chennai-Tirupati highway may also be affected due to the smoke and ongoing emergency operations.
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consistent with a severe viral infection, first appeared on July 1, prompting her to seek medical attention. ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): A fire broke out in stationed train coaches of the Hisar-Tirupati Special Train and Rayalaseema Express at the Tirupati Railway Station yard on Monday, Indian Railways said. According to Southern Central Railway, the fire was dozed and there is no disruption to any of the outgoing or incoming train services from Tirupati Railway Station, the Southern Central Railway said. The incident occurred while taking empty Hisar-Tirupati Special Train into the stabling yard. During the shunting process a fire was noticed in one general coach and was imm ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A freight train derailed between Vrindavan Road and Ajhai stations on the Mathura-Palwal track in the Agra division of the North Central Railway. Due to the same, several trains passing through Bhopal have been affected. Routes of the following trains have been affected Train number 12722 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Hyderabad Express, scheduled to depart from its originating station on October 21, is running via New Delhi-Delhi-Chhata-Mitawali-Agra/Bayana. Train Number 12804 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Express, scheduled to depart from its originating station on 22nd Oct ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Local train services on the Central Railway's Harbour line were fully restored on Monday morning, nearly 13 hours after a track relaying train (TRT) derailed near Nerul station, officials said. The TRT derailed near Nerul station at 4.20 pm on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both the Up (towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel. Thousands of commuters were left stranded during the peak evening hours. After the overnight work, the first local train from CSMT towards Panvel passed th ...Read More >
A goods train transporting high-speed diesel ignited near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from fire tenders. While no casualties were reported, the incident led to the suspension of local train services and the cancellation of eight express trains. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel caught fire on Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, a Railway official said. The fire broke out in a wagon and quickly spread to others. No casualties have been reported, the official said ...Read More >
CHENNAI: EMU services on the Chennai Central - Arakkonam section were restored on Monday morning, following disruption as a goods train carrying fuel derailed, leading to massive fire near Tiruvallur. Reports added that traffic is now restored on both up and down (slow) lines. Train No 22650 Erode - Dr MGR Chennai Central Yercaud Express was the first train to pass the restored accident spot at 3 am on the up slow line at Tiruvallur. Train No 12695 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Express was the first train to pass the restored accident spot at 10 pm on the down slow line. The ...Read More >
Chennai: The cause of Sunday's goods train derailment and fire near Tiruvallur, which affected rail services, is still under probe. The Tiruvallur collector said a crack was found on the tracks, raising concerns about maintenance. Railway officials denied this. "There was a crack on the track. Whether this caused the derailment can be known only after investigation. But this puts a spotlight on track maintenance lapses," said Tiruvallur collector M Prathap. "There were no signs of sabotage," he said.The railway uses ultrasonic flaw detection (UFD) instruments periodically to identify issues on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Central Railway has introduced the first local train rake equipped with a dedicated and specially renovated compartment for senior citizens recently. Meanwhile, Western Railway is in the process of launching a similar facility, with plans already underway. "Central Railway's Matunga Workshop has successfully rolled out the first Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) rake (local train) featuring a dedicated compartment for senior citizens in the Mumbai suburban network. The initiative, taken in immediate response to Railway Board directives, involved converting a middle luggage compartment in t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Local train services on the Central Railway's Harbour line were fully restored on Monday morning, nearly 13 hours after a track relaying train (TRT) derailed near Nerul station, officials said. The TRT derailed near Nerul station at 4.20 pm on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both the Up (towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel. Thousands of commuters were left stranded during the peak evening hours. After the overnight work, the first local train from CSMT towards Panvel passed th ...Read More >
Lonavala (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after a goods train derailed earlier on Friday, affecting the movement of long-distance trains. According to the Central Railway, a goods train derailed near Monkey Hill station between Lonavala and Karjat today. Also Read | Bhagwant Mann Defends His Remarks Against PM Narendra Modi's Diplomatic Visits, Says 'Being Punjab CM, I Have Every Right To Question Country's Foreign Policy'. The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat se ...Read More >
Chennai, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) A massive fire that broke out in a diesel-laden goods train near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu was fully extinguished after nearly seven hours of intense firefighting on Sunday. The blaze, which erupted around 5.30 a.m., gutted 18 wagons and caused major disruptions on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam rail route. The train was carrying 12.6 lakh litres of diesel in 18 tanker wagons, each loaded with 70,000 litres of fuel. All 18 wagons were completely destroyed in the fire, resulting in a loss of diesel worth approximately Rs 12 crore. Dramatic visuals from the site s ...Read More >
CHENNAI: CM Stalin extended his condolences and announced financial aid of Rs 5 lakh each to the families affected by the tragic train-van collision that killed three school children and injured several others near Semmanguppam in Cuddalore district. Additionally, Rs 1 lakh will be given to those seriously injured and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries. He instructed hospital authorities to ensure the best medical treatment for all injured victims. The Chief Minister in a press release said, "I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of the loss of two precious young children in ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Four wagons of a freight train carrying fuel went up in blaze near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, suspected to be after some of the wagons derailed, which led to massive disruption on the railway line. Several express trains were cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated. The thick, black smoke that billowed from the fire also affected road traffic on the busy Chennai-Tirupati highway. The incident reportedly happened after a few wagons of the goods train carrying fuel from the port derailed, leading to fuel spill. The sparked caused by the derailment triggered the fire and four wagon ...Read More >
Lonavala (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after a goods train derailed earlier on Friday, affecting the movement of long-distance trains. According to the Central Railway, a goods train derailed near Monkey Hill station between Lonavala and Karjat today. The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after the movement of long-distance trains was affected due to derailment, the Central Railway said. Meanwhile, in a sepa ...Read More >
Cuddalore: A school van crossing the railway tracks at Semmamkuppam in Cuddalore district was hit by a train on Tuesday morning killing three children and injuring another and the van driver. While Southern Railway claimed the van driver forced the level crossing guard to open the gate saying they would be late for school, witnesses and the injured schoolboy said the gate was open when the van passed through.The van was ripped off from the rear side in the impact and dragged by the train for almost 50 metres. The injured schoolboy Viswesh said, "We usually cross the railway gate around 7.30am ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): Southern Railway issued helpline numbers for passengers seeking guidance after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire near Tiruvallur Railway Station in the Southern Railway on Sunday morning, railway officials said. The fire spread over to the last three wagons of the train, leading to major disruptions in railway operations. 'Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly. For updates and assistance, please contact the following helpline numbers: 044-25354151, 044-24354995,' Southern Railway said in an official statement. http ...Read More >
The freshly manufactured AC train with underslung electricals was despatched from the manufacturing unit of Integral Coach Factory on Wednesday and is on its way to Mumbai Finally, after a long gap, the Central Railway is getting an Air-Conditioned local train for Mumbai. This will be a completely 12-car walkthrough train. The freshly manufactured AC train with underslung electricals was despatched from the manufacturing unit of Integral Coach Factory on Wednesday and is on its way to Mumbai. The train, with electricals from Medha Servodrives due to underslung equipment (248913-14), is a 12- ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The railway department has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the accident case where a train collided with a school van in Cuddalore. According to a Thanthi TV report, officials from the railway safety department have issued summons to 13 people, including gatekeeper Pankaj Sharma and van driver Shankar, instructing them to appear before the committee. Three school students were killed in Cuddalore district on Tuesday when the van they were travelling in collided with a passenger train. Around 7:45 am, the school van carrying the students attempted to cross the railway lev ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 13 (PTI) A moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu affecting train services in the arterial Chennai-Arakkonam route, the Southern Railway said. No casualties were reported. Passengers were, however, stranded and state transport corporation operated special buses to cater to the needs of the travelling public. According to the Southern Railway's official release, few intermediate wagons of the goods train, carrying diesel caught fire while exiting Tiruvallur railway station at around 5.30 hours and many other wagons (3rd from ...Read More >
Train operations across Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal were disrupted early Thursday after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on a railway track in Kokrajhar district, officials said. The blast occurred shortly after midnight, around five kilometres from Kokrajhar railway station on the route towards Salakati. Railway services across Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal were disrupted early on Thursday after unidentified miscreants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided over by former DGP Tejdeep Kaur Menon, president of the Telangana Sikh Society, the seminar focused ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A massive fire broke out near the Tiruvallur railway station early Sunday when one of the wagons of a goods train carrying diesel derailed, throwing several train services off schedule and passengers scrambling through the day. The train was moving from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding. No casualty was reported in the incident that happened around 5:30 am on Sunday. The Southern Railway (SR) announced that it took firefighters 10 hours to bring the blaze under control. Diesel worth Rs 12 crore was damaged in the fire. The fire sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, cau ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off four new trains and laid foundation stone for new lines and inaugurated a newly built railway line through video conferencing during his visit to Purnia.The trains that were flagged off by the PM included Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express (02631); Saharsa-Chheharta (Amritsar) Amrit Bharat Express (05531); Jogbani-Erode (Tamil Nadu) Amrit Bharat Express (06602) and a new passenger train on the newly built Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) near Kishanganj rail line route.Inauguration of these new trains is being seen as a major boost for re ...Read More >