Train services disrupted after goods train derails on Bengaluru-Salem section

Following the derailment, eight trains were diverted and three train services were cancelled

Train services on Bengaluru-Salem section were disrupted after a goods train derailed between Marandahalli and Rayakottai stations around 2 a.m. on April 21. The goods train, loaded with fertilizers, was heading from Dharmapuri towards Bengaluru. Following the derailment, eight trains were diverted and three train services were cancelled. 

A senior official of South Western Railway (SWR) said, “Six wagons derailed. After the incident, a disaster management team from Bengaluru rushed to the spot. Track restoration work is in progress, including unloading of wagons, and cranes have been deployed. The investigation is on to identify the reason for the derailment. No one was injured. Measures being taken to clear the track.”

1. Train No. 11022 Tirunelveli – Dadar Express commenced journey from Tirunelveli on 20.04.2023 is diverted via Salem, Tirupattur, Jolarpettai A Cabin and Krishnarajapuram.

2. Train No. 16235 Tuticorin – Mysuru Express commenced journey from Tuticorin on 20.04.2023 is diverted via Salem, Tirupattur, Jolarpettai A Cabin and Krishnarajapuram.

3. Train No. 16528 Kannur-Yesvantpur Express commenced journey from Kannur on 20.04.2023 is diverted via Salem, Tirupattur, Jolarpettai A Cabin and Krishnarajapuram.

4. Train No. 16231 Mayiladuthurai-Mysuru Express commenced journey from Mayiladuthurai on 20.04.2023 is diverted via Salem, Tirupattur, Jolarpettai A Cabin and Krishnarajapuram.

5. Train No. 17236 Nagercoil – Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Express commenced journey from Nagercoil on 20.04.2023 is diverted via Salem, Tirupattur, Jolarpettai A Cabin and Krishnarajapuram.