Chennai Central Express derails in Odisha as three coaches skid off track near Jakhapura railway station
The Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha, with three coaches slipping off the track. No injuries were reported, and rescue teams from Bhadrak were quickly rushed to the accident site.
The Chennai Central-New Jalpaiguru Express derailed near Jakhapura railway station in Odisha's Jajpur district on Thursday, causing three coaches to slip off the tracks. The train was on its way to Kolkata from Bhubaneswar. As per media reports, railway officials said a rescue and restoration team from Bhadrak was immediately sent to the site. Officials overseeing the situation confirmed that all passengers were unharmed and that there were no immediate signs of major damage to the coaches involved.
Restoration work on the affected stretch of the railway line began soon after the incident, they said. Meanwhile, engineering teams were deployed to clear the tracks and make way for the resumption of regular train services as early as possible. Railway authorities continued to monitor the situation closely and initiated measures to avoid any further disruption along the route, officials said. The exact cause of the derailment is yet to be confirmed, and a detailed inquiry is expected once restoration efforts conclude and operations return to normal.
Relief teams rushed to the spot
According to Railway officials, accident relief trains from Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road along with accident relief medical equipment from Khurda Road were dispatched to the site at 8:53 am, just two minutes after the incident. A rescue team from Bhadrak was also sent to assist with on-site operations.
The Railways added, "Senior railway officers are present at the site and are monitoring all restoration and safety-related work. The cause of the derailment is being examined and further details will be shared in due course.” As of now, there is no report of any loss of life or property. The exact reason behind the derailment will be known only after the investigation is completed. Railways has also issued a help line number for passengers seeking information: 8114382367.
(Inputs from Shubham Kumar)
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