The Chennai-Palani Express train derailed this morning at Dasampatti in Tamil Nadu.
The engine and two coaches of the Chennai-Palani Express train derailed early this morning at Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. The accident happened at Dasampatti.
Railway authorities say no passenger was injured. An investigation has been ordered.
Rail traffic on that route was stopped for three hours, and has now resumed.
Southern Railways has established helplines for families of stranded passengers. They can get information by calling: 04324-232139 and 09003956957 [Karur], 04286-225253 and 900396956 [Namakkal], 0427-2330194 [Salem], 0424-2284775 and 9600956231 [Erode].