Assam: 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derail at Dibalong station

GUWAHATI-  At least 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday. 8 coaches including the power car and the Engine of the train got derailed.

The accident occurred around 4pm in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section of the Lumding division. No casualties or major injuries have been reported.

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“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.

2520 Agartala – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express that left Agartala today morning derailed at Dibalong station under Lumding division in the Lumding – Bardarpur Hill section at about 15-55 hrs.

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Meanwhile, running of trains over the Lumding – Badarpur single line section has been suspended.