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Mint
16 hours ago
- General
- Mint
Air India Plane Crash: Western Railway to run extra trains from Ahmedabad
Following the devasting crash of a London-bound Air India flight, Western Railway has announced the operation of additional trains from Ahmedabad to help manage the travel disruption caused by the incident. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport today afternoon. As a result, flight operations at the airport were disrupted, prompting the railways to step in to support stranded passengers. Western Railway has also sent its Disaster Management Team, along with medical staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, to assist the Gujarat government and other agencies in ongoing rescue and relief efforts. "In response to the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, the Disaster Management Team of Western Railway is actively extending full support in relief and rescue operations at the site while maintaining close coordination with the State," the railway said in a statement. "Western Railway Medical Team and RPF (Railway Protection Force) personnel have also already been deployed for assisting in rescue operations. Additionally, Western Railway will operate extra trains from Ahmedabad based on demand. As of now, one train for Mumbai and one train for Delhi are being planned from Ahmedabad," it added. Meanwhile, the Gujarat government has mobilised three teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), comprising 90 personnel, from Gandhinagar to the crash site to aid rescue operations. According to senior police officials, the aircraft crashed into a doctor's hostel located just outside the airport perimeter. "After the takeoff, the plane crashed here and after a preliminary enquiry, we got to know that the ... plane crashed into a building, which is a doctors' hostel," Jaipal Singh Rathore, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad told reporters. The Ahmedabad City Police has release an emergency helpline number for assistance and information related to the crash. "Ahmedabad City Police Emergency Number for Police Emergency Services and necessary information related to the Ahmedabad Plane Crash 07925620359," Ahmedabad Police stated in a post on X. (With inputs from ANI)
Business Upturn
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Railway announces 2 special trains from Ahmedabad to Mumbai and Delhi
In the wake of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, Western Railway has announced two special trains to facilitate the movement of affected passengers and families. One train will operate from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, and another to Delhi, depending on demand. The Disaster Management Team of Western Railway is actively involved in rescue and relief operations at the crash site, working in close coordination with state authorities. Advertisement A medical team from WR and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have already been deployed for on-ground support and assistance. Western Railway has assured that additional trains may be arranged based on future requirements, as efforts continue to support those impacted by the tragic incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of Air India flight AI171, calling it 'heartbreaking beyond words.' In a statement on social media platform X, he said, 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.' The crash involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed to London Gatwick and occurred shortly after takeoff, triggering a massive emergency response near Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar area. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, and rescue operations are currently underway.
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Endumeni puts in place temporary shelter effort to help those affected by heavy rain
Endumeni puts in place temporary shelter effort to help those affected by heavy rain Endumeni's Disaster Management Team responded swiftly to the widespread damage caused by the recent heavy rains – 179mm of rain was measured in April, breaking the 1903 record of 157mm. The unusually heavy autumn rains follow the incessant summer rains that have left many areas underwater. Four houses collapsed in Dlamini Village while extensive damage was also done to the cemeteries in Sithembile. 'These will be closed for a while. Those burying loved ones will have to use the Burnside Road cemetery until further notice,' said Phumlani Ntombela, Endumeni's disaster manager. The team also assisted families whose homes crumbled amid the weather onslaught. 'This is part of our new Disaster Homeless Interim intervention initiative. While waiting for the Department of Human Settlements to build houses for those affected, we have implemented a pilot project where wooden homes (Wendy houses) were erected in two days to at least give the families shelter,' Ntombela explained. 'However, we recognised the risk these homes also pose – so now we are looking at palisade-type homes to improve their shelter. 'For now, the wooden structures are better than the small tents that were previously given to storm victims.' Families who were left homeless in the storm expressed their thanks to Council Speaker Andile Nsibande, who handed over their temporary homes. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on X and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
