Rajdhani express derails, restored within hours
Udupi, June 26, 2021: H.Nizamuddin-Madgaon Jn Rajdhani Superfast Special (Train no 02414) derailed at 4.15 am today. There was no injury or casualty.
The incident took place between Ukshi & Bhoke station in Karbude Tunnel in Ratnagiri region of Konkan Railway due to boulder fall. Officials said that the boulder fall had resulted in derailment of the front wheel of the loco.
As soon as the incident was reported the Rail Maintenance Vehicle (RMV) and Accident Relief Medical Van (ARMV) with rerailing equipment from Ratnagiri for early restoration.
Within few hours the restoration work of the derailed front wheel was completed and the track fit certificate was issued at 8.18 am.
The Rajdhani Train (Train No 02414) was cleared from the section at 9.14 am and the traffic was restored at 10.27.
