Mumbai-Bound Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express Derails In Assam As 8 Coaches Went Off Track

At least 8 coaches of Mumbai-bound Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express including engine derailed on Thursday in Assam near Dibalong station under the Lumding division. An official of the Indian Railways said that the express train had left Agartala on Thursday morning and was on its way to Mumbai. After the derailment of the train, the railway officials and the rescue team were dispatched to the spot to initiate a rescue operation. 

According to the railway officials, the incident occurred at around 3.55 pm on Thursday. “Eight coaches, including the power car and the engine of the train, got derailed. However, no casualty or major injuries have been reported,” the CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway zone said.

The accident took place in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section under the Lumding division.

According to railway officials, Accident Relief Train and Accident Relief Medical Train have already left for the site from Lumding along with senior officials of the division to supervise the rescue and restoration works.

“Running of trains over the Lumding-Badarpur single line section has been suspended. Helpline numbers at Lumding are 03674 263120, 03674 263126,” the CPRO said. 

Further details regarding the train derailment incident are being awaited.