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Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Gujarat-bound train from Bihar's Muzaffarpur derails near Kanpur in UP
New Delhi/Kanpur, Two coaches of a Gujarat-bound train from Bihar's Muzaffarpur derailed between Kanpur and Tundla in Uttar Pradesh on Friday afternoon, Railway Ministry officials said. Gujarat-bound train from Bihar's Muzaffarpur derails near Kanpur in UP No one was seriously injured as the speed of the Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati JanSadharan Express was below 15 kmph, they said. 'Two general coaches, sixth and seventh from the engine, derailed in the loop line of Bhaupur Yard at 4.20 pm," said Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway . "The train was travelling at a low speed at the time, which averted a major tragedy," the PRO said. The officials said that the train's guard informed the Tundla control room, which further informed the area controller of Kanpur and others, after which an accident relief medical van and cranes were rushed to the spot. While no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a few passengers sustained minor injuries and were given first aid at the scene, he added. Passengers who saw the train derail told officials that the coaches suddenly tilted, creating panic. Many passengers, including women, children, and the elderly, were assisted by fellow travellers to get out of the affected coaches. The incident, which occurred on the busy Delhi-Howrah route, caused a major disruption to train services. At least six trains, including New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express, Anand Vihar-Ayodhya Cantt Vande Bharat Express and Katihar-Amritsar Amrapali Express, have been diverted due to the blocking of the UP line track. Restoration work has been initiated immediately, and railway officials from Kanpur have reached the site. The divisional railway manager of Prayagraj has reached the site and an accident relief train, technical teams, and a medical van were immediately dispatched to the site to begin rescue and restoration operations. The general manager of North Central Railway Zone is on the way, railway officials said. Deputy Commissioner of Police Dinesh Tripathi also reached the spot with a heavy police force to supervise the efforts and ensure crowd control. Normal train movement is expected to resume following the completion of track clearance and a thorough safety inspection, the PRO said. The Railway administration has formed a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the derailment. Efforts are currently underway to clear the blocked section of the track, and passengers have been provided with alternate travel arrangements. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
01-08-2025
- General
- News18
2 coaches of the Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express derailed near Kanpur
Kanpur, Aug 1(PTI) Two coaches of the Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express derailed near the Panki area between Kanpur and Tundla on Friday, railways said. The incident, which occurred on the busy Delhi-Howrah route, caused a major disruption to train services. According to railway chief public relations officer Shashi Kant Tripathi, the sixth and seventh coaches from the engine came off the tracks with a loud jolt. 'The train was travelling at a low speed at the time, which averted a major tragedy," he said. A few passengers sustained minor injuries and were given first aid at the scene, he added. Passengers who witnessed the incident reported feeling the coaches being suddenly tilted, causing panic. Technical teams and a medical van were immediately dispatched to the site to begin rescue and restoration operations. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dinesh Tripathi deployed a team of police force police to supervise the rescue efforts and control the crowd. The derailment disrupted train movement on the Delhi-Howrah route, forcing the North Central Railway (NCR) to divert multiple trains. Normal train movement is expected to resume following the completion of track clearance and a thorough safety inspection, Tripathi said. The railways has formed a committee to investigate the cause of the derailment. PTI COR CDN VN VN view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Indian Air Force to conduct large-scale military drills near India-Pak border in Rajasthan
The Indian Air Force is conducting large-scale military drills along the International Border with Pakistan, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued Tuesday said. The development comes amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack last month. The drills will begin at 9 pm on Wednesday and conclude at 3 am on Friday. Flights operating from airports close to the border will be suspended during this period. All major frontline fighter jets of the IAF will participate in the drills, sources told The Indian Express. This could include Rafale jets, Mirage 2000s, Su-30s, as well as tankers and AWACS. According to the IAF, it is a pre-planned routine training exercise. It will take place in the area of responsibility of the South Western Air Command, which covers the south-western region of India. Officials added that the drills will test the combat readiness of the crew, platforms, and systems in Rajasthan and surrounding areas. The latest exercise comes close on the heels of another major routine air exercise conducted by the IAF last month. In that exercise—Aakraman—the IAF demonstrated operational readiness through complex missions across the central sector using its frontline fighter jets. Pakistan has also been carrying out Exercise INDUS, as part of which it recently conducted a training launch of a FATAH-series surface-to-surface missile, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as quoted by local media. This was Pakistan's second missile test since the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Pakistan had claimed it conducted a 'successful' training launch of the Abdali Weapon System, a surface-to-surface missile. Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the top military brass at his residence on April 29, where he was quoted as saying that the armed forces have 'complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets and timing of our response' to the Pahalgam terror attack. He has since held one-on-one meetings with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh to discuss the current security scenario, the overall preparedness of the forces, and India's retaliatory options.
