The incident took place at around 6:31 pm near Kasara in Maharashtra (Story/Rajendra Aklekar)
The affected train has been identified as the JNPT- DLIB Container train, with a staggering seven loaded wagons derailing during the mishap, an official statement said on Sunday evening
The incident has led to the suspension of mail express traffic in the Kasara to Igatpuri down section, impacting the middle line as well
The affected section is vital for the transportation of goods and passengers, and the derailment is expected to cause delays and inconvenience for commuters in the coming hours, as per the officials
They said that the suburban local train traffic remains unaffected, providing some relief to daily commuters relying on local train services
The disruption in the mail express traffic is expected to affect the normal flow of operations. The railway authorities have addressed the situation and relief efforts are underway, the officials said
In response to the derailment, Accident Relief Trains (ART) have been mobilised and are en route to the site from Kalyan station road and Igatpuri station, the officials said
The specialised relief trains play a crucial role in emergency situations, facilitating the recovery process and ensuring the safety of passengers and railway personnel
The railway authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the causes of the derailment. The details of affected trains and diversions was also shared by the railways
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