Four sanitation workers, including two women, were tragically killed after being hit by the Thiruvananthapuram-bound Kerala Express near Shoranur Railway Station in Palakkad, India. The workers, contracted by the railways for sanitation duties, were clearing garbage from the track when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision threw three workers from the track, while the fourth is believed to have fallen into the Bharathapuzha River. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the accident.
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Two coaches of the CSMT Shalimar Express derailed while passing through Kalamna station near Nagpur on Tuesday, causing disruption to train traffic. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the railway administration is working to ensure passengers reach their destinations. This incident follows a similar derailment last week involving the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express.
Train Derailment in Assam: Agartala-Mumbai Express Carriages Come Off Tracks, No Casualties Reported
Eight carriages of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed near Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday, October 18, 2024. Despite the incident, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Prompt emergency response and track clearance efforts are underway to restore train operations on the affected section.
Eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday afternoon. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma confirmed the incident and assured the public that all passengers are safe. Railway authorities are coordinating relief efforts, and a rescue train is expected to arrive shortly.
An empty goods train derailed at New Mayanaguri station in West Bengal on Tuesday morning, causing temporary disruptions to train services. The incident occurred around 6 am and involved five wagons. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. The Northeast Frontier Railway is working to restore services as quickly as possible, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the derailment.
A derailment involving four wagons of a mechanical rake near Narayanpur Anant yard in Sonpur division has disrupted train operations. Accident Relief Trains have been dispatched to restore services, and several train routes have been affected.
A passenger train, Sabarmati Express, derailed near Kanpur in the early hours of Saturday, causing disruption to train services. The engine hit an object placed on the track, causing 20 coaches to derail. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and passengers were transported to Kanpur via buses and trains.
A coach of the Delhi-Saharanpur MEMU train derailed within the Saharanpur Railway Station yard earlier today. The incident occurred while the train was moving towards the yard after its termination. Fortunately, no other trains were impacted, and no injuries were reported.
A goods train derailed on the Delhi-Lucknow railway line in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, causing no casualties. Authorities have assured that the situation is under control and law and order is maintained.
Several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Authorities are currently at the scene overseeing rescue operations, but the extent of casualties remains unknown.