Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Goods train derailment delays passenger services in Palakkad
A goods train had a small accident in Palakkad, Kerala, where one of its wheels came off the track.
This happened near a place called Pallipuram at 11:30 in the morning.
Because of this, some passenger trains were delayed.
The people who take care of the trains in that area said it was a minor issue, but it still caused some problems for other trains.
A minor derailment of a goods train occurred near Pallipuram station in Pattambi, Palakkad.
The incident happened at around 11:30 AM on January 18, 2024.
The derailment involved the wheels of one bogie of the goods train.
The incident caused delays to several passenger trains.
Railway officials from the Southern Railway’s Palakkad Division confirmed the details.
- Who
- Southern Railway’s Palakkad Division officials
- What
- Minor derailment of a goods train
- When
- January 18, 2024, at 11:30 AM
- Where
- Near Pallipuram station, Pattambi, Palakkad, Kerala
- Why
- The wheels of one bogie derailed, causing delays to passenger trains
- Location
- Pattambi, Palakkad, Kerala
- Time of Incident
- 11:30 AM
- Type of Train
- Goods train
- Affected Services
- Passenger trains
- Severity
- Minor derailment