Train engine derails at Kalamassery

Accident occurs during shunting

September 29, 2019 01:45 am | Updated 01:45 am IST - KOCHI

The train engine that derailed near the Kalamassery railway station on Saturday.

The train engine that derailed near the Kalamassery railway station on Saturday.

Rail traffic was affected for 15 minutes on Saturday morning after the engine of a coach derailed while it was being shunted near the Kalamassery railway station.

Services not hit

Train movement was not hampered inordinately since the derailment did not occur on the main line. The derailed engine was placed back on the track by noon, Railway officials said.

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