Northeast Express derails

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 21:23 [IST]

Katihar, Mar 16 (UNI) Train services between north India and the northeast remained disrupted for several hours following derailment of the engine of 2506 dn Northeast Express near Karhagola station under Katihar division of Northeast Frontier Railway early this morning today.

Senior Commercial Manager, (Katihar division of NE Frontier Railway) R K Singh said the derailment occurred as the Guwahati-bound superfast train hit a buffalo trying to cross the track between Barhi and Karhagola stations.

About 500 mt of railway tracks were damaged and restoration work was on, he said adding no report of any casualty or injury had been received.

Several long distance trains were regulated at different stations, including Guwahati Rajdhani Express, Mahananda Express, Avadh Assam Express and Hate Bazare Express.

UNI

Topics: RAILWAY-TRAIN-DERAILED

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