Rishikesh, May 19 -- Three coaches of Train No. 14317 Ujjaini Express derailed during a shunting movement in the railway yard near Khand Gaon in Rishikesh, officials said.

According to Moradabad Division Northern Railway, the train was completely empty at the time of the incident and no casualties or injuries were reported.

Following the derailment, rescue and restoration operations were launched immediately by the railway administration and continued through the night into the morning.

Railway officials said cranes and heavy machinery were deployed to remove the three severely damaged coaches that went off the tracks. Restoration teams have been working continuously to clear the affected section and normalise operations.

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