Three coaches of Secundrabad Shalimar SF express derail near Howrah

In a shocking incident on Friday morning, three coaches of the 22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express derailed near Nalpur Station of the South Eastern Railway division, including a parcel van and two passenger coaches.

According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South-Eastern Railway, no casualties have been reported so far.

The 22850 Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly Express was passing through Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division when the coaches derailed, officials said.


The railways said an accident relief train and medical relief trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur were immediately dispatched for assistance. Buses have also been sent to ferry the passengers to Kolkata.