What was the cargo being transported by the derailed train?

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The derailed train was carrying 25 empty cement wagons.

The train that derailed near Batu Gajah station was transporting 25 empty cement wagons. This incident caused a disruption to the north-south Electric Train Service (ETS) between Kampar and Ipoh for two days.
Cargo Details
The train was carrying a total of 25 wagons, all of which were empty and designated for cement transport. The specific type of cement or any other details about the cargo were not provided.
Route of the Train
The cargo train was travelling from Kuang, Selangor, towards Ipoh when the derailment occurred. The incident happened at approximately 3:15 am on Friday.
Impact on Services
The derailment resulted in the blockage of two tracks by the wreckage, necessitating the suspension of ETS services between Kampar and Ipoh. Commuters, including those travelling for Deepavali, were accommodated with bus services connecting the affected stations. Normal ETS operations between Kampar and Ipoh resumed on October 30, although a 30-minute delay was expected as only one track had been reopened.

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