A goods train travelling on the bustling Delhi-Mumbai railway line met with an unfortunate incident on Thursday night when it derailed near Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh. The derailment, which occurred late in the evening, caused significant disruption to rail traffic, leading to delays and cancellations of several trains.
The exact cause of the derailment is still under investigation, but officials have confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident. Emergency teams were swiftly deployed to the site to manage the situation and begin the process of restoring the derailed train carriages and clearing the tracks.
The Delhi-Mumbai route is a vital artery for goods transportation across India. The derailment, while not resulting in any injuries, is likely to cause considerable delays in the movement of freight and potentially disrupt supply chains for businesses reliant on the route. Further updates are expected as investigations continue and efforts to restore the track are underway.