However, no loss of life has been reported so far.
The incident occurred at 6.05 am when the empty train was on its way to Jhansi from Kanpur, North Central Railway (NCR), Public Relations Officer (PRO) Amit Malviya said.
Two bogies of the train derailed due to a technical snag following which the driver pressed the emergency brake and stopped the train, he said.
Meanwhile, several trains running between Kanpur-Jhansi route were affected due to derailment.
The derailed bogies were removed from the tracks by 9.58 am after which the train left for Jhansi, the PRO said, adding, the matter is being investigated.
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