An empty rake of a local train derailed at Ambernath railway yard in Maharashtra's Thane district, near Mumbai. This disruption caused a temporary halt in train operations on the affected route. Mo injuries were reported in the incident.

The derailment involved one trolley wheel of a coach in the empty rake, which veered off the siding track at around 8.25 am, obstructing the main line between Kalyan and Karjat stations. Sources indicated that the derailment took place as the train was approaching Ambernath station from the siding or yard line.

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Empty EMU rake derailed in siding. It's infringing Down main line. DN traffic between Kalyan to Karjat affected.Efforts being made to rerail empty rake and restore the traffic.Inconvenience caused to passengers is regretted.— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) June 18, 2023

The derailment exclusively affected an empty EMU (electric multiple unit) rake, as there were no passengers on board. Central Railway's chief public relations officer, Shivraj Manaspure, confirmed that no casualties occurred. The Central Railway promptly issued a statement stating that efforts were underway to re-rail the empty rake and restore normal train traffic.

The Central Railway, responsible for operating local trains in the region, caters to nearly 40 lakh commuters daily. Its services encompass various routes, including the Main Line (CSMT to Kasara/Khopoli), Harbour Line (CSMT to Goregaon/Panvel), Trans-Harbour Line (Vashi-Thane/Panvel), and Bamandongri-Belapur/Seawood line.

First Published:Jun 18, 2023 11:17 AM IST