Bhubaneswar: The Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura railway station in Jajpur district on Thursday, with three coaches slipping off the tracks. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, according to the East Coast Railway.
“A minor derailment involving Train No. 22611 Chennai–New Jalpaiguri (MAS–NJP) Express occurred at 08:51 hrs on today morning while the train was passing through Jajpur Yard (JKPR). One AC coach and two General coaches derailed within yard limits. The train was moving at a very slow speed at the time of the incident”, read the release issued by ECoR.
Upon being informed, Accident Relief Train (ART) from Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road and Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) from Khurda Road were promptly dispatched at 08:53 hrs.
Senior railway officials are present at the site and are closely monitoring restoration and safety related activities. Further details will be shared as they become available.
However, the cause of the derailment is yet to be determined.
