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Goods Train Derails On Privately-owned Narrow Gauge Line In Odisha's Bargah; No Casualty
Arun Kumar Das
Jun 05, 2023, 12:06 PM | Updated 12:30 PM IST
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In a private siding, several wagons of a goods train carrying limestone on a narrow gauge line were derailed near Sambardhara in Bargarh district of Odisha. No casualties reported so far.
According to the Railways, the narrow gauge line is owned by Bargarh Cement Works.
There is a private narrow gauge rail line between Dungri Limestone mines and the cement plant of ACC Bargarh.
Railways clarified that the line, wagons, loco all are private. It is in no way connected with the Indian Railways system.
A derailment happened in early morning today on that railway line and there has been no casualty, maintain the Railways. Police have already reached the spot and begun a probe.
Such companies employ loco pilots in their rolls. This driver was also private.
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Arun Kumar Das is a senior journalist covering railways. He can be contacted at akdas2005@gmail.com.
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