Several Trains Canceled After Goods Train Derails In UP

Several trains have been canceled following the derailment of a goods train near Vrindavan Road station in Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Wednesday at 8 PM while the train was en route from Agra to Delhi.

The CPRO of the North Central Railway (NCR) Zone stated that the derailment has blocked three rail lines, halting train traffic on the Mathura-Palwal route.

It is known that three different rail tracks are used in Indian rail transport, and the rail tracks are broad gauge, meter gauge, and narrow gauge. Each gauge serves specific purposes based on geographic, economic, and operational considerations.

Broad Gauge is the widest of the three, typically measuring 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) in India and some other countries. Broad gauge tracks allow for larger and heavier trains, which can carry more passengers and freight.

Meter gauge tracks have a width of 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3/8 in). This gauge is often used in areas with lower traffic density or challenging terrains where constructing broad gauge lines may be impractical.

Meter gauge trains are generally smaller and slower, but they provide essential connectivity in regions where broad gauge expansion is not feasible.

Narrow gauge tracks are even smaller, measuring less than a meter, typically 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) or 610 mm (2 ft). These tracks are used in mountainous or rugged terrains where broad gauge construction is not possible.