Passenger train derails at Marwasgram in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Oct 4: The engine and a coach of Katni-Chopan passenger train today derailed at Marwasgram station in east Madhya Pradesh.No one was injured in the incident.

The 51675 passenger train jumped off the track after overshooting a signal at Marwasgram between Katni and Singrauli at 2.55 am, West Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Surendra Yadav told PTI.

He said no one was injured in the accident. The train resumed its journey at around 5.17 am after being put back on the tracks which had not suffered any damage, he said.

Yadav said the train driver was taken off duty and his blood sample was sent for medical tests. Another driver took charge of the train. Further investigation is on.

PTI