India: Officials responding to train derailment near Kalyan Railway Station in Thane District, Maharashtra State, late Oct. 18

Emergency crews are responding to a train derailment near Kalyan Railway Station in Thane District, Mahararashtra State, late Oct. 18. Preliminary information indicates that the incident occurred around 21:00 when a passenger train derailed as it was approaching the platform at the station. No casualties have occurred. Related rail service disruptions are impacting suburban and long-distance services in the surrounding region. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the incident.

Passenger and freight train service cancellations and delays are likely over the coming hours. Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely near the derailment site until clearance operations end.