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.
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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