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Train traffic resumes in Kėdainiai district after derailment
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Train traffic resumes in Kėdainiai district after derailment

From Delfi · (8m ago) Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Train traffic has resumed in Kėdainiai district, Lithuania, after freight wagons derailed on Thursday.
  • Major cleanup operations are complete, but some train delays may still occur.
  • The incident involved three wagons carrying crushed stone, which fell off the tracks, causing no injuries.

The swift response by LTG Group in clearing the Gudžiūnai station incident site demonstrates our commitment to restoring normal rail operations. While the primary cleanup of the derailed wagons is finished, we acknowledge that residual work may cause some delays for passengers and freight. Our teams have worked tirelessly, around the clock, to manage the situation.

The derailment, which occurred early Friday morning, involved three wagons carrying crushed stone. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. The train, consisting of approximately 20-30 wagons, was en route from Radviliškis to Palemonas. Initial indications suggest a possible detachment of wagons, prompting the driver to brake immediately.

Passenger and freight train traffic has been restored, but train delays are possible due to ongoing work.

— Sandra Trinkūnaitė-RimkienėLTG Group's Head of Public Relations, confirming the resumption of train traffic.

We are launching a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this derailment. Ensuring the safety and reliability of our railway network is paramount, and understanding the cause of this incident is crucial to preventing future occurrences. We appreciate the public's patience as we work to fully restore service and investigate this matter thoroughly.

Indications in the train cabin suggest that the wagons may have detached, and the driver noticed and immediately applied the brakes.

— M. ČekanauskasHead of Safety at LTG Competence Center, explaining the initial findings.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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