A freight train derailed in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, August 11th, causing three compartments, including the engine, to come off the tracks. The incident occurred near the Bansi power substation in the Bina area. The train was carrying coal from Khadia to the Anpara Thermal Power Station (ATPS). Authorities suspect...
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heavy rains in the region caused soil to become saturated, leading to the derailment. The incident caused damage to the tracks and train operations were disrupted, but no major injuries were reported. Prior to this incident, freight trains also derailed in Aligarh on August 9th and Amroha on July 20th, causing disruptions in train service.