Second Train Derails in 12 Hours, Chauri Chaura Express Off Track in Kanpur
Kanpur, November 11: The Chauri Chaura Express derailed in Kanpur on Wednesday evening, marking the second train accident in India within just 12 hours. Earlier in the day, the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Guwahati, Assam, leading to injuries among passengers.
At Kanpur Central Railway Station, three AC third coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed while the train was departing from platform number seven for Gorakhpur. Fortunately, the train was moving at a very slow speed, preventing a major disaster. There have been no reports of injuries among passengers.
The Chauri Chaura Express (15003) arrived at Kanpur Central from Anwar Ganj around 5:05 PM and was scheduled to stop for about 10 minutes before continuing to Gorakhpur. Just as the train was about to leave, the three AC third coaches, B-4, B-5, and B-6, derailed. The sudden jolt caused panic among the passengers, leading to chaos on the platform as relatives and others waiting for the train were alarmed.
Immediately after the incident, the locomotive pilot and guard informed the railway control room. Railway officials and an engineering team quickly arrived at the scene. Railway staff assisted passengers in safely evacuating the coaches. Efforts to return the derailed coaches to the track and restore rail traffic commenced. The derailment affected operations on platform number seven, and relief and repair work are ongoing. Railway officials stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the derailment.
Train Derailment in Assam Injures Four
In a related incident, five coaches and the engine of the Sairang-Kolkata Express derailed near Digaru, close to Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to four individuals. The train was carrying over 300 passengers. A spokesperson for the Northeast Frontier Railway reported that the express train was halted at Digaru station to allow another train to pass, but the locomotive pilot lost control of the speed. A viral video on social media showed the pilot attempting to operate the engine’s equipment, claiming that none of the devices were functioning properly.
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