A freight train derailed on the fourth line near Rupsa Railway Station in Balasore district under the South Eastern Railway (SER) zone on Friday, shortly after unloading goods.
Senior railway officials rushed to the site and began immediate repair and restoration work to normalise rail operations. The derailment disrupted services, prompting urgent measures to clear the affected track.
The cause of the derailment remains unclear. Authorities are expected to conduct an inquiry to determine the exact reason behind the mishap.
Meanwhile, restoration work continues at a rapid pace. Railway staff are working on a war footing to repair the damaged section and resume train services as quickly as possible.
This incident follows another recent freight train derailment in the Bondamunda railway section of Odisha, raising concerns about track safety and maintenance in the region.
