Three coaches of empty Ujjain Express derail during shunting in Rishikesh; No casualties
Rishikesh, May 19
Three coaches of Train No. 14317 Ujjaini Express derailed during a shunting movement in the railway yard near Khand Gaon in Rishikesh, officials said.
According to Moradabad Division Northern Railway, the train was completely empty at the time of the incident and no casualties or injuries were reported.
Following the derailment, rescue and restoration operations were launched immediately by the railway administration and continued through the night into the morning.
Railway officials said cranes and heavy machinery were deployed to remove the three severely damaged coaches that went off the tracks. Restoration teams have been working continuously to clear the affected section and normalise operations.
Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the derailment. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
The Ujjain Express met with an accident near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Rishikesh on Monday night around 9:30 pm.
Preliminary findings suggest that the train suffered a brake failure during routine maintenance.
A large crowd gathered on the tracks after the accident by then. GRP (Government Railway Police) personnel took charge and cleared the people from the site.
An investigation has been launched to ascertain the exact reasons.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad to hear no casualties 🙏 But seriously, brake failure during routine maintenance? That's a red flag. We need better checks and regular audits, not just after an incident. Rishikesh is a pilgrimage hub, safety first!
It's good there were no injuries, but this still disrupts schedules and wastes taxpayer money on restoration. Indian Railways needs to invest more in modern signaling and maintenance protocols. Let's hope the investigation finds the root cause.
Crowd gathering on tracks is a big concern! In India, people rush to see accidents, which can cause further issues. GRP did well to clear them. Railways should also focus on public awareness—stay safe, don't block rescue operations. 🙏
Specifying "empty train" is a relief, but still, this shows infrastructure stress. Hope they fix the brake system properly and check other trains too. Kudos to the restoration teams working overnight—real dedication! 💪
Accha hua koi sawaari nahi tha, warna bada haadsa ho sakta tha. But shunting mein bhi aise accident hona, it means maintenance staff were not careful. Senior officers should take responsibility and ensure proper training. Chalo, koi jaan nahi gayi, par sudhar zaroori hai.
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