Three wagons of goods train derail near Cuttack railway station; no casualties reported

Train services were briefly disrupted this morning near Cuttack Railway Station after three wagons of a goods train derailed on its way to Paradip. The incident occurred at 8:43 AM, creating a stir in the area and prompting an immediate response from railway officials on Monday.

According to sources in the East Coast Railway (ECoR), the empty freight train was en route to the Paradip when three of its wagons derailed on Route No.8 (loop line) at Cuttack Yard near the Cuttack station limits. It is suspected that the incident occurred while changing its track. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported from the site.

The derailment took place within the yard section, thereby not affecting passenger train movements significantly. However, authorities have taken up restoration work on a war footing to clear the affected tracks and assess any possible damage to the rail infrastructure.

Senior railway officials and a technical team rushed to the spot shortly after the incident. A probe has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the derailment. 

The mainline between Cuttack-Bhadrak-Visakhapatnam is clear and operational. The route towards Paradip is also unaffected, railway officials said.

The East Coast Railway has assured that all necessary safety checks are being undertaken and that train services on other lines remain unaffected. 

Sources said several goods trains from Paradip side are said to be halted following the derailment of the empty goods train in Cuttack. Track restoration work has been speeded up as the incident occurred near Cuttack railway station.