COACH DERAILMENT
2,500 general railway coaches being manufactured, nod for another 10,000 granted: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised on Friday that around 2,500 new general coaches are being manufactured under a special drive, and approval for manufacturing another 10,000 such coaches has been granted. The initiative by the central government, he said, focuses on augmenting railway infrastructure across the country.
Coach of New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani derails in Ghaziabad, no one hurt: Railways
A coach of the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express derailed at the Ghaziabad station around 9:35 am on Friday, the Northern Railway said. No passenger was hurt in the incident as the train was moving at a "very slow speed", Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway, Deepak Kumar said.
Two coaches of goods train derail near Faridabad station in Haryana; no injuries reported
Haryana: Two coaches of goods train going to Delhi from Agra derailed near Haryana's Faridabad railway station on Friday, June 7, no injuries have been reported.Two coaches of goods train derail near Faridabad station in Haryana; no injuries reported
Mumbai local train derails at CSMT: Train services severely affected. Here are advisory, diversion, stoppages and other details
Harbour line services faced disruption as a local train coach derailed at CSMT station, causing a temporary halt in operations. The incident occurred at 11:35 am, with no reported injuries among passengers. Central Railway announced adjustments, limiting trains bound for CSMT to Masjid station and Harbour line services to Wadala-Masjid route until restoration work is completed. Stranded passengers sought alternative transport options amidst the disruption.
4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Rajasthan's Ajmer, no casualty
Sabarmati-Agra express train derails near Ajmer with no casualties reported. Shashi Kiran of NWR Zone mentions unknown cause. Train headed to Agra. Services restored, helpdesk/helpline set up, and multiple train disruptions.
Telangana: Three coaches of Charminar Express derail at Nampally station, at least five injured
Three coaches of the Charminar Express derailed at Nampally railway station in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, the railway officials said.
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Railways to roll out over 500 Vande Bharat trains next year, install 'anti-injury' fitting in coaches
Indian Railways is taking steps to enhance passenger safety by introducing 'anti-injury' fittings in its coaches. The objective is to prevent injuries caused by sharp edges or protrusions within the coaches during unforeseen incidents or sudden braking. The Railway Board has instructed all coach manufacturing units to consider this requirement when procuring equipment for future coaches.
Two coaches, engine of Suhaildev Express derail at Prayagraj station in UP, no casualty reported
"The train started from the station and two wheels of the engine went off the track. Two coaches behind the engine also got derailed. However, no casualty was reported," Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), North Central Railway (NCR), said.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demands immediate inquiry into Andhra train accident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for an immediate inquiry into the train derailment in Andhra Pradesh.14 were killed and at least 50 injured, when the Palasa Passenger train collided with the Rayagada Passenger train at Kantakapalli on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district causing three coaches to derail.
4 killed in North East Express derailment; probe ordered
Four people have been killed and 40 injured after five coaches of the North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district. The Railway Police Force officer reported that at least 70 people were injured and are being treated in local hospitals. The railways has ordered a high-level inquiry into the cause of the accident. The injured will receive compensation of Rs 50,000 each, while the next of kin of the deceased will receive Rs 10 lakh each. Efforts are being made to clear the tracks and restore normal traffic.
4 dead, 70 injured as Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derails near Bihar's Buxar
Four passengers were killed and 70 others injured when six coaches of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district. The accident occurred at 9:53 pm, with two AC III Tier coaches toppling over and four other coaches jumping the tracks. The injured have been shifted to local hospitals, with serious cases being rushed to AIIMS in Patna. Rescue operations have been completed, and the cause of the derailment is under investigation.
Fault in tracks likely cause of derailment of North East Express: Preliminary probe
A preliminary investigation report suggests that a fault in the tracks may have caused the derailment of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express in Bihar. The report estimates the damage from the accident to be over Rs 52 crore. The loco pilot was partially injured and his assistant suffered serious injuries in the accident.
1,006 of around 1,500 passengers of derailed NE Express travelling in relief train
A total of 1,006 passengers were on board a relief train after the North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district. The train had started its journey with around 1,500 passengers from Delhi's Anand Vihar station to Khamakhya in Assam's Guwahati. After the accident, the relief train was arranged to transport passengers to their destinations in Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
"Investigation into cause of mishap underway," Bihar LoP Vijay Kumar Sinha on Train derailment
The Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha, expressed grief over the train derailment incident in Bihar's Buxar district, which resulted in four deaths and over seventy injuries. Sinha stated that an investigation into the cause of the mishap is underway. The Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, mentioned that three teams of the National Disaster Response Force were sent to the spot for relief and rescue operations.
Disheartened, extremely sad: CM Nitish Kumar reacts 12 hours after train derailment
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his sadness and condolences following the derailment of the North East Express train in Buxar, Bihar. Four people were killed and around 70 were injured in the accident. Kumar directed government officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured and prayed for their speedy recovery.
"Closely monitoring situation": Assam CM Sarma on North East Express derailment
At least four people have died and 50 others injured after 21 coaches of the North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district, Bihar. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is closely monitoring the situation and in contact with district authorities and rescue agencies. The Railways Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed that evacuation and rescue operations have been completed, and passengers will be shifted to a special train for their onward journey. An inquiry will be conducted to determine the cause of the derailment.
At least 4 killed, 70 hurt as Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derails in Bihar's Buxar
Six coaches of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district. The incident occurred at 9:53 pm with no immediate information on casualties. Relief measures were promptly initiated, with medical teams and ambulances dispatched to the site. A temporary rake has been sent to transport passengers.
Delhi-bound EMU train derails near Pragati Maidan
The Northern Railway has released a list of more than 300 trains whose services will be impacted due to the G20 Summit, to be held on September 9-10. According to the Northern Railway, services of 207 trains have been terminated, terminals of 15 changed and routes of six diverted.
Days after Coromandel crash, another goods train derails in Odisha
Several wagons of a goods train carrying limestone has derailed near Sambardhara in Bargarh district. The train was enroute to Bargarh from Dunguri.
Six coaches of Godavari Express derail near Hyderabad, no one injured
In view of the derailment and disruption to the track, nine trains were cancelled, 19 trains partially cancelled, seven trains rescheduled and six trains diverted. Earlier, after receipt of the information about the incident, an Accident Relief Train (ART) and Medical Relief Van (MRV) rushed to the spot along with team of railway officials including medical staff to undertake relief and restoration works.
13 coaches of Jodhpur-bound express train derail in Rajasthan, 26 injured
Passengers said that the incident took place within five minutes after the train's departure from Marwar junction. No casualty has been reported so far, said sources, while adding that an accident relief train had also reached the spot soon after the incident. Northern Western Railway has also released helpline numbers for passengers and concerned family members.
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