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Kanpur, 17 August (HS). Several coaches of Sabarmati Express (Banaras-Ahmedabad) derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur-Bhimsen section of Kanpur under Jhansi division at around 2:30 am. It is a matter of relief that there was no loss of life or property in the accident.
Northern Railway PRO Amit Malviya said that several coaches of train number 19168 Sabarmati Express (Banaras-Ahmedabad) derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur-Bhimsen section of Kanpur under Jhansi division at 2:30 am. According to the driver, prima facie a boulder hit the engine due to which the cattle guard of the engine was badly damaged and bent. On receiving the information, railway officials along with the entire team reached the spot for rescue and relief.
Arrangements have been made by the railway administration for the convenience of the passengers. The passengers are being sent to Kanpur by bus. Senior officials are present at the accident site and the control office. The accident relief train has also departed.
Railways issued helpline number
He informed that people can contact on Prayagraj 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353, Kanpur 0512-2323018, 0512-2323015, Mirzapur 054422200097, Etawah 7525001249, Tundla 7392959702.
many trains were cancelled
He informed that the date of commencement of journey for train number 14110 and 14109 (Kanpur Central-Chitrakoot) is 17.08.24 (train 22442 arriving, 22441 will run on 17.08.24)
Partial cancellation 04143 (Khajuraho-Kanpur Central) journey starting date 17.08.24 will be partially cancelled at Banda. 04144 (Kanpur Central – Khajuraho) journey starting date 17.08.24 will run from Banda.
Route change
Train No. 05326 (Lokmanya Tilak Term-Gorakhpur) journey starting date 16.08.24, Veerangna Laxmi Bai has been diverted via Jhansi-Gwalior-Bhind-Etawah-Kanpur Central.