Bhopal/Jabalpur, March 13 – In a sudden incident that caused panic among passengers, the brake van – the last coach – of the Shahdol-Nagpur Express train derailed on Friday, officials said.
The incident occurred around 12:30 pm while the train was travelling from the Seoni-Shahdol section towards Nagpur, specifically between the Nainpur and Keolari stations in Madhya Pradesh.
Initial reports indicate that the train was proceeding at a normal speed on its scheduled route when a sudden jolt rocked the entire train.
The wheels of the brake van suddenly came off the tracks, producing a loud noise that triggered screams and chaos inside the coaches.
Passengers described a moment of complete confusion as the train came to a sudden stop.
Fortunately, the derailment resulted in "no loss of life" or serious injuries.
"No passengers sustained any reported harm, although the sudden shock caused widespread alarm," officials added.
Senior railway officials from the South East Central Railway zone, along with technical teams, the Railway Protection Force, and the Government Railway Police personnel, rushed to the site immediately upon receiving information.
Restoration efforts were initiated immediately, focusing on re-railing the derailed brake van and repairing any track damage to resume normal operations.
As of the latest updates, train movement on the affected section remained disrupted, leading to the complete suspension of services on the route.
Authorities are working urgently to clear the blockage and restore traffic, with relief and rescue measures being prioritised to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
Railway officials have initiated a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the derailment, which could involve factors such as track conditions, mechanical issues with the brake van, or other operational aspects.