Kamakhya Express train derails: The Kamakhya Express train has reportedly derailed near Choudwar of Odisha today (March 30). The train was derailed near the passenger halt of Manguli in the Choudwar area. As per reports, the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Superfast Express train derailed in Odisha. 11 bogies of the train have derailed.
All passengers are 'safe': East Coast Railway CPROOn Kamakhya Express train derailed near Nergundi Railway Station in Cuttack, Ashoka Kumar Mishra, CPRO, East Coast Railway said, "We got information about the derailment of some coaches of 12551 Kamakhya Superfast Express. As of now, we have the information that 11 AC coaches have been derailed. No one is injured. All the passengers are safe. As far as we got the information, accident relief train, emergency medical equipment were sent. Senior officials are going to reach the spot soon. DRM Khurda Road, GM/ECoR and other higher level officials rushed to the spot. We will get to know the cause of derailment after the inquiry. Our first priority is to divert the trains waiting on the route and start the restoration work...".
Here are the details of the train diversions due to derailment:
- 12822 (BRAG)
- 12875 (BBS)
- 22606 (RTN)
"We have mobilised our resources and informed NDRF and fire services. A relief train has been sent to the spot," CPRO Mishra said. "Our frontline officers and support staff have also reached the spot," he said.
Helpline numbers 8455885999 and 8991124238 were started, and necessary arrangements were being made to send the stranded passengers to their destinations.
"We are yet to receive information regarding any loss of life or injury to the passengers," said officials.
Assam CM on Kamakhya Express train dedrailment
"I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha. @CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected," Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X.
(With inputs from Onkar Sarkar and Anamika Tiwari)