On Wednesday, December 23, a goods train derailed in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district affecting traffic movement on Daund-Manmad rail route, said Central Railway official. However, around 18 long-distance trains have been diverted to other routes, while some have also been cancelled.
In a statement released by the Central Railways, it mentioned the running pattern for long distance trains on Daund-Manmad section.
Long distance trains update-2 due to derailment of goods train wagons on Daund-Manmad section.
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) December 23, 2020
Passengers kindly note 👇 pic.twitter.com/poApM0Fy1b
Seven wagons of the goods train, which was on its way to Ahmednagar from Malkhaid Road (in Karnataka) derailed between Shrigonda Road and Belvandi around 12.15 am, Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Shivaji Sutar tweeted.
दौंड-मनमाड सेक्शन मध्ये मालगाडी रुळावरून घसरल्यामुळे खालील गाड्या डायवर्ट केल्या आहेत.
— Shivaji M Sutar (@ShivajiIRTS) December 22, 2020
दौंड-मनमाड सेक्शन में मालगाड़ी के पटरी से उतरने के कारण निम्नलिखित ट्रेनों को डायवर्ट किया गया है।
The following trains r diverted due to derailment of goods train in Daund -Manmad section pic.twitter.com/MngUzRkddl
At least 18 long-distance trains have been diverted via alternate routes, while four other trains, including the Pune-Amravati Express and Kolhapur-Gondia Express, are cancelled, Sutar added.
Bulletin no. 4, 5 and 6 in continuation to the earlier bulletins.
— Shivaji M Sutar (@ShivajiIRTS) December 23, 2020
Train diversion and cancellation etc due to goods train derailment in Daund - Manmad section 👇 pic.twitter.com/UuXQFbuRyT
The official said since the section in which the derailment occurred has a single track, the re-railing work there is a challenging task.
Bulletin no.7 👇 pic.twitter.com/vjFMk6k2my
— Shivaji M Sutar (@ShivajiIRTS) December 23, 2020
Daund falls under Pune district and Manmad town is located in Nashik district.