Seven bogies of Amritsar-bound Amrapali Express train derailed near Pasrah station in Khagaria district in Bihar, late last night. No casualties have been reported, so far.
Rail traffic on this section has been disrupted. Efforts are on to restore traffic. Trains running on this section have been diverted.
In view of the accident, Railways has started 3 help-line numbers. 06244-222049 (Khagaria); (2) 0621-2215232 (Muzaffarpur) and (3) 06274-222613 (Samastipur).