India: Three people dead due to freight train derailment in Korai, Odisha State, Nov. 21

Event

Train disruptions are affecting routes passing through Korai in Odisha State as of the morning of Nov. 21. Service interruptions follow a freight train derailment affecting the Korai Railway Station early Nov. 21; derailed rail sections collided with a passenger platform, killing at least three people. Passenger and freight train services will experience delays and cancellations until track repair works end. Officials have not clarified when services will normalize.

Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely to continue near the derailment site until clearance operations end.

The incident site is approximately 62 km (38.5 miles) northeast of Cuttack.

Advice

Confirm rail schedules and allow additional time for shipments if disruptions are prolonged. Make alternative arrangements for time-sensitive freight and passenger transport. Follow all security personnel instructions near the derailment location.