{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Goods Train Derails Near Ghaziabad, Six Coaches Off Track, 53 Trains Hit",
  "summary": "Six loaded wagons of a goods train came off the rails on the Ghaziabad-New Delhi section, disrupting 53 trains, though no injuries have been reported.",
  "content": "Rail traffic between Ghaziabad and the capital ground to a halt on Monday after a goods train derailed, throwing schedules into disarray for dozens of passenger services. Six loaded wagons of the freight train left the tracks, forcing railway staff to shut down movement on this heavily used stretch. Fortunately, no passenger or railway staff member is reported to have been hurt in the incident.\n\nWord of the derailment brought senior railway officials rushing to the spot within minutes. The DRM, ADRM and other top officials arrived to inspect the damage and oversee recovery operations, while ground crews began the painstaking job of clearing the derailed wagons and repairing the damaged section of track that had brought services to a standstill.\n\n53 trains thrown off schedule\nRailway officials confirmed that the disruption ultimately affected 53 trains in total. Of these, 24 were diverted onto an alternative route between Delhi and New Delhi so passengers could still reach their destinations, even if delayed. Sixteen passenger trains were cancelled outright, and five more passenger services were partially cancelled. A further eight trains, including some headed for Anand Vihar, were held back and regulated at various stations along the way.\n\nSaharanpur-Delhi service rerouted\nTo limit the inconvenience, the Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train was sent via Sahibabad and routed into Delhi Sarai Rohilla station instead of its usual path. Railway officials said repair work on the affected stretch is being carried out on a war footing, and that normal train operations will resume as soon as the track is fully restored. Passengers have been urged to check the latest status of their train before setting out for the station to avoid any last-minute trouble.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Passengers travelling on the Ghaziabad-Delhi corridor should check their train's latest status before heading to the station, as schedules remain disrupted.\n• In Ghaziabad-Delhi: Commuters using routes through Anand Vihar and nearby stations may face delays or cancellations until the track is fully restored.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where did this train accident happen?\nThe derailment occurred on the Ghaziabad-New Delhi rail section, where six wagons of a goods train came off the tracks.\n\n2. Were there any casualties or injuries?\nNo, there are no reports of any casualties or injuries so far.\n\n3. How many trains were affected in total?\nAccording to railway officials, a total of 53 trains were affected by the derailment.\n\n4. How many trains were fully cancelled?\nSixteen passenger trains were fully cancelled, and five more were partially cancelled.\n\n5. Which routes are the diverted trains using?\nTwenty-four trains are being run via an alternative Delhi-New Delhi route, and the Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train was diverted via Sahibabad to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.\n\n6. When will normal train services resume?\nRailway officials say restoration work is underway on a war footing and normal services will resume once the track is fully repaired.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/uttar-pradesh/gajiyabada-ke-pasa-malagari-ke-6-dibbe-patari-se-utare-delhi-ruta-ki-53-trenen-prabhavita-9286",
  "category": "Uttar Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-21",
  "tags": [
    "Ghaziabad train accident",
    "goods train derailment",
    "Delhi train route diverted",
    "railway track restoration",
    "Anand Vihar trains",
    "Saharanpur Delhi passenger train"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}