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Goods train derails in Telangana's Peddapalli; 20 trains cancelled, 10 diverted

A goods train carrying iron ore derailed in Telangana's Peddapalli district late Tuesday night, causing significant disruptions to passenger train services. The South Central Railway cancelled 20 passenger trains, partially cancelled four, and diverted ten others. Restoration efforts are currently underway to normalize train movement.

Hyderabad: A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district of Telangana, leading to cancellation of 20 passenger trains, officials of South Central Railway (SCR) said on Wednesday. Eleven wagons of the goods train carrying iron ore derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam on Tuesday late night, they said. Due to derailment of the goods train, as many as 20 passenger trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 10 were diverted, a release from the SCR zone said.

Two trains were also rescheduled and three were regulated, it added. The officials said efforts are underway to restore the track and resume train movement. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open.

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