Two wagons of an empty goods train derailed near Surendranagar in Gujarat on Wednesday, October 21, disrupting railway traffic on the route. Following the incident, Western Railway diverted seven trains and partially cancelled two passenger trains operating between Bhavnagar Terminus and Surendranagar.

The derailment occurred at around 1.30 pm at Surendranagar yard, under the Rajkot division of Western Railway. The train was travelling from Panki Dham to Hapa when two wagons derailed as it moved from the loop line to the main line.

No casualties were reported in the incident. However, the derailment affected railway operations and caused inconvenience to passengers travelling on the route.

Railway Traffic Disrupted

The incident disrupted train movements on the Rajkot–Surendranagar railway section, affecting passenger and express services. Trains travelling from Viramgam towards Rajkot and other destinations faced operational disruptions.

Following the incident, railway officials and technical teams rushed to the site to assess the damage and begin restoration work. Efforts were initiated to remove the derailed wagons and repair the affected tracks so that normal train services could resume as soon as possible.

Seven Trains Diverted

Western Railway decided to operate seven trains on alternative routes following the derailment. The route changes were introduced to minimise disruptions and manage train movements while restoration work continued.

Passengers travelling through the affected section were advised to check the latest railway updates before commencing their journeys.

Two Passenger Trains Partially Cancelled

In addition to the diversions, two passenger trains operating between Bhavnagar Terminus and Surendranagar were partially cancelled due to the disruption.

Railway authorities are working to restore normal operations on the affected section. Further updates regarding train movements and the restoration of services are expected from Western Railway.