Two wagons derailed at Vadipatti station

Two wagons of goods train carrying ballast for the railway derailed at Vadipatti railway station on Sunday afternoon.

According to railway sources, the incident occurred at around 2 pm on the loop line. It came from Kodai Road railway station. A railway official said uneven loading of ballast on one side could result in weight imbalances, allowing the wagons to jump from the rails while negotiating the point. However, rail traffic on the line was not affected. Railway officials rushed to the spot and the wagon was re-routed in the evening.