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23 coal-laden wagons of a goods train derail

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Press Trust of India Sasaram
A goods train derailed today near Kumhau railway station in Bihar's Rohtas district affecting train services on Gaya-Mughalsarai section of the East-Central Railway (ECR) but there was no report of any casualty, a railway official said.

Twenty three coal-laden wagons of a goods train derailed due to mechanical problem at around 12.20 PM, Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) of Mughalsarai Division Ashis Kumar said.

No casualty or injury to anyone has been reported in the derailment, he said.

The train service on Gaya-Mughalsarai section has been disrupted due to damage to the track following derailment, he added.

A team of railway engineers from Mughalsarai have been rushed to the spot to repair the track, the DCM said, adding the train service will be restored by tonight.

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First Published: May 08 2015 | 4:57 PM IST

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