Engine derails at Erode

An electric engine derailed just 300 metres from the Erode Junction in the Chennai mainline, causing delay in departure of some trains.

The engine, coming out from the electric locoshed was on its way to connect with the Kanyakumari-Jammuthawi express train when it derailed at 3.10 am on Friday, officials said.

According to Railway officials, the train arrived at Erode around 3 a.m.The diesel engine is usually replaced with an electric one at Erode.

Rescue team and others rushed to spot and after five hours, the engine was removed, officials said.

The Kanyakumari-Jammuthawi express, Himsagar express coming from Ernakulam to Ranigunda and Trivandrum-Chennai superfast express were delayed and left Erode after six hours.Two passenger trains of Erode-Metturdam and Erode and Jolarpet were cancelled for the day.

The cause of derailment is under investigation.

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