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Local train derails in Mumbai, services hit

Last updated on: December 21, 2011 13:10 IST
The derailed train compartment near Masjid station, Mumbai

A Kalyan-bound local train derailed near Masjid station in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, disrupting rail traffic on the suburban section of Central Railway.

The train, which had started from CST station, was approaching Masjid station when the sixth bogie (from the engine) derailed, railway sources said.

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Local train derails in Mumbai, services hit

Last updated on: December 21, 2011 13:10 IST
The derailed train compartment near Masjid station, Mumbai

Efforts are on to restore train service, they added.

The incident occurred in the morning rush hour, inconveniencing thousands of commuters. No casualty has been reported, sources said.

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