At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday (August 17, 2024), a Railway Board official said.
“No injury to any person has been reported as of now. The loco pilot said that some boulder hit the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine which got badly damaged and bent,” the official said.
According to the Railways, seven trains have been cancelled and three diverted due to the derailment.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Indian Minister of Railways updated about the incident on social media platform X, “The engine of Sabarmati Express (Varanasi to Amdavad) hit an object placed on the track and derailed near Kanpur at 02:35 am today. Sharp hit marks are observed. Evidence is protected. IB and UP police are also working on it. No injuries to passengers or staff. Train arranged for passengers for onward journey to Amdavad.”
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