Four empty coaches of EMU derail near Chennai, traffic affected

Four empty coaches of an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) derailed near suburban Avadi here early on Tuesday, a Sourn Railway official said.

passengers were involved in incident, which affected traffic on busy route and resulted in delays to various services.

"It was an empty rake from Avadi maintenance car shed," a Sourn Railway official said.

"re has been an empty rake derailment at Avadi. passengers were involved as it was coming from Avadi car shed. Top Railway officials have rushed to spot and restoration work is in full swing. Inconvenience caused to passengers of or trains delayed on route is regretted," Sourn Railway said.

EMUs are used as local passenger services.