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Two empty trains collide at Satragachi in Howrah affecting train services

Two empty trains collide at Satragachi in Howrah affecting train services
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Kolkata, Jan 26 (UNI) Train services in the Howrah section of South Eastern Railway were affected on Sunday when two empty trains -Thirupati-Shalimar Express and a goods train, came on the same track and derailed at Satragachi.
Officials said the accident occurred while the trains were proceeding towards Yards.
There was no report of any injury since both trains were moving at a snail's pace.

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