Secunderabad: Six coaches of Godavari Express derail; no casualties reported
Many trains have been stopped at Bhuvanagiri, Bibinagar, and Ghatkesar stations.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 15 Feb 2023 4:05 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Six coaches of the Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Godavari Express got derailed between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar on Wednesday morning. No casualties have been reported so far. South Central Railway has issued a helpline number (040 27786666) for inquiries and assistance.
Godavari Express was on its way to Secunderabad from Visakhapatnam when it got derailed. Six coaches -- S1 to S4, GS, SLR- were derailed between Bibinagar to Ghatkesar. The railway track is said to have got damaged.
Many trains have been stopped at Bhuvanagiri, Bibinagar, and Ghatkesar stations.
Many passengers took to Twitter seeking help. “Train from Vizag to Hyderabad, Godavari Express has been derailed near to Ghatkesar. Please help passengers who are standard here without any clue. @IRCTCofficial @SCRailwayIndia @KTRBRS,” Bhargava Sunkara tweeted.
“Godavari Express derailed near Secunderabad today.. by the god's grace no one injured.. #accident #railway #godavariexpress #Derailment” tweeted B Rama Chandra Reddy.
Following trains are cancelled/ partially cancelled:
