Rail Traffic Resumes Between Delhi and Mathura After Goods Train Derailment

Restoration efforts have resumed rail traffic between Delhi and Mathura after a goods train derailment disrupted multiple lines, impacting around 30 trains. One line is fully operational, while the work on the other two continues. Officials are investigating the exact cause, including the possibility of sabotage.

Rail traffic between Delhi and Mathura has resumed following the derailment of a goods train, officials announced on Friday. Restoration of one of the railway lines led to the resumption.

Disruption occurred on Wednesday on the Mathura-Palwal section, affecting three lines. By 10:30 PM Thursday, one line was operational, allowing trains from Delhi to pass through, confirmed Prashasti Srivastava, DCM and PRO DRM office Agra of NCR.

While the single operational line has eased some traffic, work on the first and second lines continues. The derailment interrupted services for about 30 trains. Currently, nearly 500 workers are focused on clearing the tracks. No injuries were reported, and the cause is being investigated, including potential sabotage.

(With inputs from agencies.)