Passenger Train Derails in Tamil Nadu, Prompting Investigation

A Puducherry-bound train with 500 passengers derailed near Villupuram, but swift action by the loco pilot averted injuries or fatalities.

Five coaches of a MEMU train derailed near Villupuram railway station early Tuesday morning shortly after departure.
The loco pilot immediately halted the train upon noticing the derailment, preventing a major accident and ensuring no injuries were reported.
Approximately 500 passengers were safely evacuated, and train services on the route were disrupted for about three hours.
Railway officials and engineers began restoration work promptly, clearing the route for other trains and repairing the derailed coaches.
An inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the derailment, with authorities investigating possible technical faults or sabotage.