Restoration work underway after four coaches of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derails in Ajmer. Pics/PTI
No loss of life was reported in the incident that occurred at around 1 am, they said, adding that the express train was on its way to Agra
"The incident took place when the train crossed Ajmer station and it was about to reach Madar station" Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer, North Western Railway (NWR) Zone, told PTI
"The train movement in the up/down direction towards the Delhi side has already started. We are about to start the services in the Uttar Pradesh direction too," he added
The NWR has set up a helpdesk at the Ajmer station and also released a helpline number -- 0145-2429642 -- for relatives of the passengers travelling on the train, the official said
"Six trains have been cancelled and two trains have been diverted to other routes," Kiran said
The reason for the derailment is not known yet and was being investigated, he said
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