HIGHLIGHTS | Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express rams into stationary goods train near Chennai; all passengers rescued

If the stationary train were an empty passenger train or a goods train with a decoupled brake van, it would have resulted in a major mishap.

The brake van of the goods train prevented this from being a major tragedy, Railway sources tell DT Next.

Initial reports said AC coaches caught fire in the collision. But Railway sources said it was the parcel coach that caught on fire.

Accident similar to Balasore, Railway sources tell DT Next.

Railway statement: While entering Kavaraipettai station, the crew experienced heavy jerk and instead of going into the main line as per the signal given, the train entered into the loop line at 75 km per hour and hit the goods train standing in loop line.

Railway statement: After the Darbabgah Express train Passed Ponneri station around 8.27 pm, it was given green signal to run through at next station Kavaraipettai via the mainline.

Railway statement: Doctors, ambulances, medical relief van and rescue team rushed to the scene.

Railway statement: All trains in the section, both up and down, closed for now.

Railway statement: 12-13 coaches have derailed