Goods train derails, WR services hit

MUMBAI, December 27: The derailment of a goods train south of Andheri station early this morning paralysed local services on the Western Railway and threw passenger services out of gear.

According to WR officials, two wagons of the Mumbai Port Trust container train derailed at around 2.30 am, blocking three tracks and tearing down a structure for the overhead electrical equipment. Nine long-distance passenger trains were terminated at Borivli and Virar stations as a result.

Chaotic scenes were witnessed at these stations after passengers were requested to get off along with their luggage. WR could run only a single track between Churchgate, Andheri and Virar. 8220;Fortunately the accident happened on a Sunday, otherwise it could have been worse,8221; a senior WR official said.