Bathinda (Punjab): A train accident took place in Bathinda district of Punjab on Friday morning. Three coaches of a goods train going from Bathinda to Ambala derailed near Rampuraful Railway Station. The goods train was loaded with new Maruti cars, which were being sent to Ambala. Due to the accident, operations on the railway track were affected and the Railway Department immediately started relief and restoration work. According to initial information, there is no report of anyone being injured in the incident. The technical team of the Railways is busy investigating the cause of the accident and reopening the track.
Goods train derailed due to wheel failure
In the preliminary investigation, there is a possibility of technical fault in the wheels of the goods train. It is being told that three coaches of the goods train derailed due to sudden jamming of the wheels. However, the actual cause of the accident can be confirmed only after a detailed investigation. Information has come to light that the speed of the goods train was not high at the time of the incident. According to initial reports, due to the alertness of the loco pilot and railway staff, major damage was avoided. There is no news of any railway worker or other person being injured in the accident.
New Maruti cars were loaded in the goods train
The impact of the accident is also considered important because new Maruti cars were loaded in the goods train. These vehicles were being sent from Bathinda to Ambala. There is a possibility of damage to the goods loaded in the goods train after the derailment of the coaches. However, official information about the damage caused to the cars has not been revealed. The railway team is assessing the condition of the accident coaches and track. Only after investigation will it be clear how many vehicles were damaged and how much time will be taken for restoration.
Railways started relief and restoration work
As soon as information about the accident was received, the Railway Department came into action. In view of the safety on the concerned railway section, the operation was stopped and the work of investigation and restoration of the track was started. Technical staff reached the spot and are busy in removing the derailed coaches and making the railway line safe. The priority of the Railways is to make the track operational again by removing the accident coaches. For this, the technical team is continuously monitoring the situation. Before restoring the railway route, safety checks of the track and its associated equipment will be carried out.
Investigation into the cause of the accident continues
After this accident that happened near Rampura Phool station, railway officials are investigating all aspects of the incident. Initially, it has come to light that there was a technical fault in the wheels, but the final reason will become clear only after the investigation is completed. At present there is no information about anyone being injured. The Railway Department team is trying to open the track as soon as possible. More details regarding the impact on passengers and rail operations will be revealed only after the official update.