Late Friday night, a train accident occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Simultaneously, a freight train carrying fuel derailed in a private yard in Siliguri, West Bengal.
The train accident in Kanpur did not result in any injuries or loss of life. According to the driver, the primary reason initially suspected was a boulder collision with the engine, which heavily damaged the engine's cattle guard.
Railway Administration Ensures Passenger Safety
All necessary arrangements have been made by the railway administration for the passengers. Buses are being arranged to transport passengers to Kanpur. Senior officials are present at the accident site and the control office. Additionally, the derailed train number 19168 has been dispatched. Helpline numbers have also been released by the railways to assist passengers.
(1) 01823/01824 (Veerangana Jhansi-Lucknow) JCO- 17.08.24
(2) 11109 (Veerangana Jhansi-Lucknow Junction) JCO- 17.08.24
(3) 01802/01801 (Kanpur-Manikpur) JCO- 17.08.24
(4) 01814/01813 (Kanpur-Ve Jhansi) JCO - 17.08.24
(5) 01887/01888 (Gwalior-Etawah) JCO- 17.08.24
(6) 01889/01890 (Gwalior-Bhind) JCO - 17.08.24
(1) 11110 (Lucknow Junction-Veerangana Jhansi) JCO - 16.08.24 via Govindpuri-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Veerangana Jhansi.
(2) 22537 (Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) JCO - 16.08.2024 via Govindpuri-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Veerangana Jhansi.
(3) 20104 (Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) JCO - 16.08.24 via Kanpur-Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior-Veerangana Jhansi.
Siliguri Ranga Pani Freight Train Derailment
Late night in Siliguri-Ranga Pani area, a freight train derailed while carrying fuel. The Ministry of Railways stated that the accident happened in a private yard, hence unrelated to the ministry.
This incident follows another freight train derailment in the same Ranga Pani area just 15 days earlier. Additionally, in June this year, the Kanchanjanga Express derailed in the same region, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. This area has thus seen three train accidents within two months.
