Sabarmati Express Derailment: Investigation Underway After Object on Track Disrupts Journey

The Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur after hitting an object placed on the track, disrupting traffic and causing panic among passengers. No casualties were reported, and authorities are investigating the involvement of anti-social elements. Alternative transport arrangements were made for the stranded passengers.

Twenty coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur early Saturday. The incident occurred after the engine struck an object placed on the track, raising suspicions of anti-social involvement, as per railway officials.

Thankfully, no casualties were reported from the derailment, which disrupted traffic on the route between Kanpur and Bhimsen railway stations at around 2.35 am. As a result, seven trains were cancelled and three others diverted. Arrangements are being made to resume normal operations.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the Intelligence Bureau and Uttar Pradesh police are actively investigating the incident. Passengers were quickly attended to, with alternative transportation arranged to ensure they reached their destinations safely.

(With inputs from agencies.)