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Special Train Departs from Chennai Central with Stranded Passengers after Bagmati Express Collision

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Special Train Departs from Chennai Central with Stranded Passengers after Bagmati Express Collision A special train was swiftly arranged to transport the stranded passengers of the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express after it collided with a stationary goods train. The collision took place at Kavaraippettai Railway Station, near Chennai. The special train departed from Dr. MGR Chennai Central Railway Station early on Saturday at around 04:45 a.m., allowing passengers to continue their journey with minimal delay. Passengers were provided with food and water during their wait at the station, demonstrating the prompt response of railway officials. Railways Set Up Help Desk for Passenger Support In a quick move to assist the affected travelers, a help desk was established at Chennai Central Railway Station. This desk provided real-time support, addressing passenger concerns and helping them with travel queries and onward journey arrangements. This step ensured that all passengers received the...

Train Accident Near Chakradharpur: Two Dead, Six Injured as Howrah-CSMT Express Derails

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Train Accident Near Chakradharpur: Two Dead, Six Injured as Howrah-CSMT Express Derails In a tragic incident early Tuesday morning, several coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to six others. The derailment occurred around 3:45 am between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in the Chakradharpur division. Emergency response teams, including the Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) and Additional Divisional Railway Managers (ADRM), quickly reached the scene to manage the situation. Immediate Response and Relief Efforts According to the Chakradharpur division's Public Relations Officer (PRO), five of the injured passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site, while one passenger was hospitalized. Indian Railways has provided first aid to all injured individuals and has arranged additional trains and support for passengers affected by the derailment. Helpline numbers have ...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is en route to Darjeeling, West Bengal, following a tragic train collision that resulted in the deaths of at least five passengers and injured over 20 others. The Kanchenjunga Express was struck from behind by a goods train, causing two of its bogies to derail near Ruidhasa, close to the Rangapani station in the Katihar Railway Division. Incident Details The accident occurred around 8:45 am on Monday, as the Kanchenjunga Express, traveling from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata, was hit from behind by a goods train. The collision took place ahead of New Jalpaiguri Junction, within the Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district. The impact caused significant damage, with visuals showing one of the bogies suspended in mid-air. Immediate Response Minister Vaishnaw is expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport, approximately 40 kilometers from the accident site, to ove...