Odisha train mishap leads to cancellation of some SCR trains

HYDERABAD: The three-train collision in the Kharagpur-Bhadrak section of the South Eastern Railway on Friday led to the cancellation of some trains here on Saturday. Even as passengers landed at the station, South Central Railway promised to reimburse the fare or allow them to re-book tickets for another date.

SCR cancelled Train 18046 to Shalimar and Train 12704 to Howrah. The trains running in the return direction were also affected.

According to the railways. a total of 19 trains had been cancelled, 26 diverted and two were terminated. It also operated two special trains to shift stranded passengers from the accident site.