Train schedules disrupted after derailment near Vijayapura in north Karnataka
The Hindu
Train no. Hotgi/EBCN, operated by locomotives 49481 and 49488, derailed between Lachyan and Tadwal in the Gadag - Hotgi section of the Huballi - Solapur line. The trailing locomotive, 49488, derailed at km 257/200.
SWR has changed the schedule of some trains following a derailment near Vijayapura district in north Karnataka at night on September 24.
Train no. Hotgi/EBCN, operated by locomotives 49481 and 49488, derailed between Lachyan and Tadwal in the Gadag - Hotgi section of the Huballi - Solapur line. The trailing locomotive, 49488, derailed at km 257/200 at a speed of 12 kmph due to track settlement, as it approached Bridge No. 91, an important structure over the Bheema river.
As a result, both the Down and Up lines have been closed until further notice.
Train services in the affected area have been disrupted.
Train No. 07322 Dharwad - Solapur, Journey commenced on 24.09.2024 is partially cancelled between Vijayapura and Solapur.
Train No. 11306 Hosapete - Vijayapura, Journey commenced on 25.09.2024 is partially cancelled between Vijayapura and Solapur.
Train No. 17030 Hyderabad - Vijayapura, Journey commenced on 24.09.2024 is partially cancelled between Solapur and Vijayapura.