22 bogies of Sabarmati Express derail, no injuries reported, Kanpur ADM visits spot

KANPUR: The Sabarmati Express (Train number 19168), derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the site, according to the Indian Railways.

Indian Railways promptly dispatched buses to the location to safely evacuate and transfer passengers to Kanpur. Additionally, an 8-coach MEMU rake departed at 5:21 am to assist in facilitating passenger movement to Kanpur. According to initial reports from the train’s driver, a boulder is believed to have struck the engine, causing significant damage to the engine’s cattle guard. The Indian Railways is actively investigating the incident.

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma assessed the derailment site of the Sabarmati Express (Varanasi to Ahmedabad) on Saturday morning. Verma said that 22 bogies of the Sabarmati Express have derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station and no injuries have been reported.

“Twenty two bogies have derailed, but no one is injured. All the passengers were being sent back to the station by bus. A MEMU train is also on its way here Fortunately, there are no casualties of any kind”, ADM Verma said.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that the engine hit an object placed on the track and derailed. “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. The IB and UP police are also working on it. No injuries to passengers or staff. Train arranged for passengers for onward journey to Ahmedabad”, Ashwini Vaishnaw informed in a post on X.

Officials said that evidence found near the 16th coach from the loco had been protected. As per the initial investigation, there is no fracture in the railway track. Railway DRM Jhansi Division Deepak Kumar said, “There is no casualty or an injury. The passengers have been taken back to Kanpur via bus and train. Another train has been prepared in Kanpur to take the passengers to their respective destinations…”

Indian Railways also arranged a relief train for passengers for their onward journey to Ahmedabad. The Indian Railways said it was actively investigating the incident. (ANI)