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Over 100 trains affected as Jhelum Express derails near Ludhiana

Updated At : 02:06 PM Oct 04, 2016 IST

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A major tragedy was averted due to the slow speed of the train. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

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Ashok Kaura

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Phillaur, October 4

Three passengers were injured as 10 coaches of the Pune bound Jhelum Express derailed 50 metre short of a bridge over the Sutlej at Ladhowal in Ludhiana district in the wee hours of Tuesday, affecting the movement of over 100 trains.

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The rail traffic could be restored only after midnight even as the work to repair the damaged 20-ft track was on when the reports last came in. Trains are being diverted via different routes.

Several passengers suffered minor injuries while three had to be hospitalised.

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