Coal-Laden Freight Train Derails Near Anand Vihar, 53 Trains Affected; No Injuries Reported
Coal-Laden Freight Train Derails Near Anand Vihar, 53 Trains Affected; No Injuries Reported Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 07:40 IST The Divisional Railway
Coal-Laden Freight Train Derails Near Anand Vihar, 53 Trains Affected; No Injuries Reported Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 07:40 IST The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) and other senior railway officials are at the site. The freight train was carrying coal, officials said. Six loaded wagons of a coal-laden goods train derailed between the Ghaziabad and New Delhi section of the Delhi Division on Tuesday, disrupting rail traffic on one of the key routes into the national capital, railway officials said.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) and other senior railway officials are at the site. According to railway officials, the derailment has affected a total of 53 trains. Of these, 24 trains have been diverted via Delhi-New Delhi, 16 passenger trains have been cancelled, five passenger trains have been partially cancelled and eight trains have been regulated. The freight train was carrying coal, officials said. Further details are awaited. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What caused the coal train to derail?
The cause of the coal train derailment near Anand Vihar on July 21, 2026, is not yet known. Six loaded wagons of the coal-laden goods train derailed between the Ghaziabad and New Delhi section, disrupting 53 trains. No injuries were reported. How long will train services be affected? Details regarding the duration of the train service disruption following the coal train derailment near Anand Vihar are not yet available. The incident on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, affected 53 trains, with some being diverted, cancelled, or regulated. Location: Delhi, India, India First Published: July 21, 2026, 07:40 IST News india Coal-Laden Freight Train Derails Near Anand Vihar, 53 Trains Affected; No Injuries Reported Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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