Godavari Express narrowly averted a major accident. Godavari Express coming from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad derailed near NFC Nagar under Ghatkesar railway station of Medchal district. Over four bogies went through this.
Due to this, the passengers in it suddenly panicked. However, due to the slow speed of the train and due to timely precautions taken by the driver, the rest of the bogies remained on the tracks and the four bogies that went off the tracks were also safe. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief knowing that there was no danger.
The derailment of the Godavari Express has disrupted train services on the Kazipet- Secunderabad route. Later, the railway staff took up the track restoration work. Railway officials said that there was no loss of life or injuries due to the low speed of the train and all the passengers were safe.
South Central Railway said that S-1, S-4, GS, and SLR coaches derailed. Officials revealed that the derailed bogies have been separated and passengers are being sent in the same train. All in all, everyone breathed a sigh of relief as Godavari Express narrowly avoided an accident.