Andhra Pradesh: Kerala express derails in Chittoor district, no causalities reported

A week later the Kacheguda train accident took place where the loco pilot of the MMTS train Chandrasekhar was declared dead on Saurday. Yet, another train accident took place in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh where a train derailed. The Kerala Express, which is on its way from Delhi to Trivandrum, has derailed at Chittoor district. As many as eight bogies were derailed. However, no casualties were reported while the passengers survived with minor injuries.

Renigunta railway authorities were alerted when they learnt about the accident and informed the same to their higher authorities. Immediately, the officials, along with the crew, have arrived at the spot and took the measures to bring back the normalcy.

This has disrupted the arrival of several trains in the route. Passengers are facing hardships due to the late arrivals of the trains. However, the officials are finding out the reasons for the derailment, and the instigated a probe on the issue.