Godavari Express Derails Near Hyderabad, Passenger Safe

Hyderabad, Feb 15 (Maxim News): Passengers aboard the Godavari Express on its way to Hyderabad from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh had a providential escape when six coaches derailed near Ankushapur village between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar Railway Stations, some 40 km from Hyderabad on today morning.

There were no injuries to passengers and no casualties, according to Railway authorities. Train No. 12727 (Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad) coaches S1 to S5 and SLR derailed. Passengers are being cleared in the same train by detaching the derailed coaches, a railway spokesman said.

The South Central Railway has set up a special helpline 040-27786666 for any inquiries about the passengers. Train movement on the busy route came to a halt and all other stations on way to Secunderabad were halted at Bibinagar station. (Maxim News)

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