Karnal, Feb. 26 -- A coach of a MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train going towards New Delhi derailed between Nilokheri and Taroari railway stations on Tuesday near Karnal.

However, no major injury or casualty was reported in the incident that happened around 1 pm on 64454 (Kurukshetra-Delhi MEMU).

Railway officials said that eight wheels of the coach went off the track and due to the derailment, the rail traffic was impacted on one side between Delhi and Ambala section, where major trains were halted at nearest railway stations and several others were diverted at Ambala, Kurukshetra, Panipat and others to run via alternate routes.

Passengers said that as soon as it left from Nilokheri railway station, they heard an unusual sou...