Two bogies of Titlagarh passenger train jumped off the track after collision with the coach of Chhattisgarh Express near the railway yard leading to disruption in operation of several trains for nearly 2 hours. However, no casualty was reported in the accident as coaches of both the trains were empty.
The railway has ordered an inquiry in the incident. According to railway sources, around 7 in the morning on Wednesday, rake of Chhattisgarh Express Train was being brought at railway station from the coaching yard after their washing and maintenance and at the same time rake of Titlagarh Passenger Train was being taken to Yard for maintenance. Near the yard, rake of Chhattisgarh Express rammed in to the rake of Titlagarh due to which two bogies of Titlagarh Passenger got derailed leading to disruption in operation of trains. After getting information, the rescue team immediately reached the point of accident and after over 2 hours efforts put the derailed coaches on the track. Due to the accident Titlagarh Passenger, Jharsugda Passenger, Korba Passenger and a couple of other trains left for their destination after hours delays. Since rakes of both the trains were empty, a big tragedy was averted.