Prakash said the train was coming from Jammu and going towards Pune when the derailment took place.
Three passengers were injured and have been rushed to a nearby hospital at Ludhiana.
With police, railway and senior officials of the administration rushing to the spot, rescue operation was in progress at the derailment spot, police said, adding the cause of the derailment is yet to be ascertained, police said.
Railway officials said the medical van and Accident Relief Train have reached the derailment site.
Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur, along with a team of senior officers has reached the spot while General Manager Northern Railway A.K. Puthia has proceeded for the site, officials said.
Officials said the front intact portion of the Jhelum Express, which is the engine and 8 coaches, have been moved to the next station after accommodating all the passengers for arranging their onward journey.
The rear six unaffected coaches have been moved to Phillaur, they said, adding that buses were being arranged for passengers willing to continue their journey by bus.
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