8 coaches of Agartala-LTT Express derails in Assam, restoration work underway

18 Oct 2024, 03:41 by KalingaTV Bureau · KalingaTV

Lumding (Assam): Restoration work is underway at Dima Hasao after 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed at Diblong station.

The incident took place under the Lumding division in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section on October 17 at 4 PM. NorthEast Frontier Railway said there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.

Lumding, NorthEast Frontier Railway said there no were casualties or injuries reported in the incident.

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“8 coaches including the power car and the Engine of the train got derailed,” they added.Running of trains over the Lumding -Badarpur single line section has been suspended, they added.

The accident relief train and accident relief medical train have already left for the site from Lumding along with senior officials of the division to supervise the rescue and restoration works, it added. Following the derailment, the railways issued helpline numbers at Lumding.

The helpline numbers are 03674 263120, 03674 263126.

(With ANI inputs)