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14 bogies of goods train derail in C'garh; none hurt

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Press Trust of India Raipur
Last Updated : Nov 20 2016 | 11:32 AM IST
At least 14 bogies of a goods train derailedhere today, leading to disruption of rail traffic on the Howrah-Mumbai route, Railway officials said.
No one was reported hurt in the mishap.
"The 14 waggons of the cargotrain carrying ash-like substance and travelling towards Raipur from Bilaspur derailed between Silyari and Mandhar railway stations, around 22 kms away from here, in the wee hours," a Raipur Rail division spokesperson here told PTI.
"However, no injuries have been reported," he said.
The incident affected the movement oftrainson middle line and up line (Howarh-Mumbai) route, as a result of which over half a dozen trains were cancelled, he said.
Although, down line is being used for the movement of the trains, he said.
Senior officials from the Raipur Rail division were rushed to the site and have begun restoration operations, the spokesperson said, adding the smooth movement oftrainson the route will be started soon.

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First Published: Nov 20 2016 | 11:32 AM IST

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