Sabarmati Express Derailed Near Kanpur: No Injuries Reported

The Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur in the early hours of Saturday. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Several trains were canceled or diverted, and arrangements have been made to transport passengers to their destinations. Helpline numbers have been issued for affected passengers.

At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh at 2:30 am on Saturday, according to a Railway Board official. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.

The loco pilot stated that a boulder impacted the front portion of the engine, causing significant damage. Seven trains have been canceled and three redirected because of the derailment, Railways sources confirmed.

Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the North Central Railway Zone, indicated that buses and an eight-coach MEMU train were deployed to transport passengers from the accident site back to Kanpur for further travel arrangements. Additionally, helpline numbers have been released for affected regions and stations.

(With inputs from agencies.)