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A goods train derailed in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, after heavy rain triggered a landslide. Debris from the landslide fell onto the tracks, causing the derailment. Railway officials quickly arrived to clear the wreckage and restore operations. Further details on the incident are still awaited.

Key Points: Goods Train Derails in J&K's Kathua After Landslide

  • Goods train derailed near Lakhanpur in Kathua
  • Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked tracks
  • Railway officials rushed to clear debris
  • Train movement disrupted, restoration efforts underway
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Goods train derails in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

A goods train derailed in Kathua, J&K, due to heavy rain and landslide, disrupting rail operations. Officials are clearing debris.

"Due to the rain, a landslide occurred, and all the debris came onto the track. As a result, the train got derailed. – Ram Bahadur, Railway Trackman"

Kathua, July 10

A goods train travelling from Jammu to Punjab derailed in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kathua district on Thursday morning following heavy rainfall and a landslide, officials said.

The incident occurred near the Lakhanpur area of Kathua after debris from a landslide fell onto the railway track.

"Due to the rain, a landslide occurred, and all the debris came onto the track. As a result, the train got derailed," Ram Bahadur, a railway trackman, told ANI.

Upon receiving information, railway officials rushed to the spot and initiated operations to clear the debris and restore train movement on the affected route.

More details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
Thank God it was a goods train and not passenger train. The authorities should conduct proper slope stabilization work before monsoon season starts.
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Aman W
Our railway workers are real heroes! Working in such difficult terrain and weather conditions to restore services quickly. Salute to them! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
I was supposed to travel on this route tomorrow. Does anyone know how long the restoration work will take? Need to plan my journey accordingly.
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Vikram M
While accidents happen, I wish our disaster response teams were better equipped. We need more modern machinery for such situations, especially in hilly areas.
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Kavya N
Climate change is making these landslides more frequent. We need long-term solutions, not just temporary fixes after each incident. #SaveOurMountains

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