Freight Corridor Chaos: Bull Causes Major Train Derailment
A goods train derailed in Rajasthan's Sikar district due to a bull straying onto the tracks, affecting two freight corridor tracks. Thirty-eight wagons were derailed, including both loaded and empty ones. No injuries were reported, and restoration work is underway.
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A major train derailment occurred in Rajasthan's Sikar district on Tuesday night after a bull wandered onto the tracks, officials reported. The incident caused significant disruption on a key freight corridor.
The goods train, which was en route to Rewari from Phulera, suffered derailment of thirty-eight wagons—16 of which were empty, while 22 carried rice sacks. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among personnel.
The derailment impacted two tracks within the corridor, prompting immediate restoration efforts. Officials have commenced work to clear the affected tracks and restore services to normalcy.
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