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The information was shared by the Police Command of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in Maputo province, which explained that the freight train was heading from Ressano Garcia to Maputo, with 50 chrome-ore wagons, six of which derailed, two overturning completely.
Rail traffic on the Ressano Garcia line in Maputo province is at a standstill following the derailment of a train in the Chinculo area recently. The information was shared by the Police Command of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in Maputo province, which explained that the freight train was heading from Ressano Garcia to Maputo, with 50 chrome-ore wagons, six of which derailed, two overturning completely.
The accident did not cause any human casualties, but destroyed concrete sleepers, to an extent yet to be assessed, with the wagons blocking the line. Notícias has learned that a police team was mobilised after the incident to maintain security while waiting for technicians to arrive to investigate the causes of the accident.
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The 88-km line from the Port of Maputo to Ressano Garcia has 11 stations and two stops and permits 12 trains a day in each direction.