Container freight train wagons uncouple on DFC near Palghar, services restored in 12 minutes

Freight train wagons uncouple at Dedicated Freight Corridor near Palghar (Pic/Special arrangment)

A minor operational incident involving a container freight train occurred on Friday morning between New Saphale and New Kharbav stations on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), prompting a quick response from railway engineers.

According to railway officials, a few wagons of Container Train No. CON/JNPT 60539 got uncoupled while the train was passing through the section at around 10:28 am on Friday.

Following the incident, a technical team was immediately dispatched to the site, where the uncoupled wagons were re-coupled and necessary safety inspections were carried out.

Railway officials said that the train was declared fit to operate and resumed its journey by 10:40 am. The entire restoration process was completed within 12 minutes.

No injuries reported

Officials further confirmed that no damage was caused to the rolling stock or railway infrastructure during the incident. No injuries were reported, and freight operations on the Dedicated Freight Corridor remained unaffected despite the brief interruption.

The freight train was transporting containers from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), one of the country's busiest container ports.