31 March, Nellore: Railway operations were disrupted in Nellore after a milk tanker wagon of a goods train derailed near the Manubolu–Kommarapudi section on Tuesday, impacting major rail connectivity in the region.
The incident occurred between Venkatachelam and Manubolu near Kommarapudi Junction around noon, when one of the tanker wagons overturned and fell across the railway tracks, blocking movement on the route.
According to officials, the goods train was travelling from Vijayawada to Tirupati when the derailment took place. A single milk tanker reportedly lost control, leading to the mishap.
Speaking on the incident, local authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported. However, the derailment caused significant disruption to train services connecting Vijayawada with key destinations such as Chennai and Tirupati.
Railway officials and technical teams rushed to the site immediately and initiated restoration work on a war footing. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear the overturned tanker and repair damaged tracks, with safety protocols being strictly followed throughout the operation.
Due to the blockage, several trains have been delayed or diverted, affecting schedules across multiple routes in the region. Passengers have been advised to check updated train timings before commencing their journeys.
An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the derailment. Authorities are examining whether the incident resulted from a technical fault, track-related issue, or human error.
Railway officials stated that normal train services are expected to resume once the tracks are fully cleared and declared safe for operations.
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