Early this morning, a train accident occurred in Kanpur, UP, where 22 carriages derailed. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the engine of the Sabarmati Express (en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad) collided with an object placed on the track around 2:35 AM. This caused the train to derail. Post-incident, some marks were found near the 16th coach from the engine. Initial investigations indicate no fractures in the railway track.
The Railway Minister also mentioned on his social media platform that all evidence has been secured. Both the IB and UP police are thoroughly investigating the matter. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among passengers or staff. Alternative train arrangements have been made for passengers traveling to Ahmedabad.
Source: aajtak
Kanpur ADM City Rakesh Verma stated that although 22 carriages were derailed, no injuries were reported. All passengers are being transported back to the station by bus. A memo train is also approaching the site. Miraculously, there have been no casualties or injuries.
It’s noteworthy that the Sabarmati Express met with an accident late Friday night, causing 22 carriages to derail. Luckily, there was no loss of life or property.
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According to the train driver, the accident seems to have been caused by the engine colliding with a boulder on the track. As soon as the engine hit the boulder, the cattle guard was bent.
Railway Helpline Numbers Issued:
The railway administration has made all necessary arrangements for the convenience of passengers. Buses are transporting passengers to Kanpur. Senior officials are present at the site and control room. The derailed train has been dispatched. Railway helpline numbers have been issued for passenger assistance.
Source: aajtak
Railway Helpline Numbers:
Prayagraj: 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353Kanpur: 0512-2323018, 0512-2323015Mirzapur: 054422200097Etawah: 7525001249Tundla: 7392959702Ahmedabad: 07922113977Varanasi City: 8303994411Gorakhpur: 0551-2208088
Source: aajtak
Cancelled Trains:
(1) 01823/01824 (Jhansi-Lucknow) JCO 17.08.24
(2) 11109 (Jhansi-Lucknow Junction) JCO 17.08.24
(3) 01802/01801 (Kanpur-Manikpur) JCO 17.08.24
(4) 01814/01813 (Kanpur-Jhansi) JCO 17.08.24
(5) 01887/01888 (Gwalior-Etawah) JCO 17.08.24
(6) 01889/01890 (Gwalior-Bhind) JCO 17.08.24
Rerouted Trains:
(1) 11110 (Lucknow Junction-Jhansi) JCO 16.08.24 via Govindpuri-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Jhansi
(2) 22537 (Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) JCO 16.08.2024 via Govindpuri-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Jhansi
(3) 20104 (Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) JCO 16.08.24 via Kanpur-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Jhansi
Goods Train Derailed at Siliguri's Ranga Pani
Another incident occurred in Siliguri, Ranga Pani, West Bengal. A goods train carrying fuel derailed in a private yard late at night. This was the third train accident in the region within two months, following a previous accident 15 days prior involving another goods train and a fatal accident in June involving the Kanchenjunga Express, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
