Mumbai Bound Duronto Train Derails on Konkan Railway Route; No Casualties

Karwar/Ratnagiri: Front trolley of locomotive of train number 12224 Ernakulam – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Duronto express has been derailed at 03.00 PM on Thursday at a location between Sawantwadi Road and Zarap stations of Ratnagiri region. No casualties or injuries have been reported.

Accident relief medical van (ARMV) and accident relief trains (ARTs) have departed from Ratnagiri and Verna respectively and will reach the site shortly  for relief and restoration works. Konkan Railway officials have also rushed to the site.

Passenger carrying trains are likely to be regulated and further details awaited.   Passengers can contact 022 – 27587939 for train inquiry. Train position can also be viewed on www.konkanrailway.com.