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Western Railway has introduced two superfast special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai to help stranded passengers after an Air India plane crash. The Disaster Management Team and medical personnel have been deployed to assist rescue efforts. The NDRF has sent 90 personnel to the crash site, where the aircraft hit a doctor's hostel near the airport. Ahmedabad Police has also issued an emergency helpline for crash-related assistance.

Key Points: Western Railway Adds Ahmedabad-Delhi and Mumbai Trains After Plane Crash

  • Western Railway deploys special trains to ease passenger traffic
  • Disaster teams and medical staff assist at crash site
  • NDRF sends 90 personnel for rescue operations
  • Ahmedabad Police issues emergency helpline for crash-related queries
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Western Railway to operate two special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai after Gujarat plane crash

Western Railway launches special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai to assist stranded passengers following the Air India plane crash.

"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"

Mumbai, June 12

Western Railway will run two Superfast Special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai to ease the passenger traffic after an Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

According to a notification from Western Railway, Train No. 09497 will depart from Ahmedabad Junction at 11:45 pm on Thursday and reach Delhi Junction at 2:45 pm the next day. The train (train no. 09498) will then complete a return trip to Ahmedabad from Delhi on Friday.

The other superfast special train with train number 09494 will depart for Mumbai Central from Ahmedabad Junction at 11:55 pm on Thursday. The same train (Train no. 09493) will return to Ahmedabad from Mumbai on Friday, Western Railway notified.

Western Railway has also dispatched its Disaster Management Team, along with medical personnel and RPF staff, to assist the Gujarat government and other agencies involved in relief and rescue efforts.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

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 released 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.

- ANI

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Rajesh P.
Good initiative by Western Railway! In times of crisis, our railways always step up. Hope the rescue operations are going smoothly. My prayers with all affected families 🙏
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Priya M.
This is so tragic! 😢 The special trains will help many stranded passengers, but we need to seriously look into aviation safety standards. How does a Dreamliner crash like this?
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Amit K.
Western Railway's quick response is commendable. But why was a doctors' hostel built so close to the airport perimeter? This needs investigation. Safety norms must be followed strictly.
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Sunita R.
Heartbreaking news. The medical teams and NDRF are doing God's work. Hope they can save as many lives as possible. Special trains are a good temporary solution, but air travel must be made safer.
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Vikram S.
The railways are India's backbone! While this is an emergency measure, we should appreciate how our rail network can handle such situations when needed. Jai Hind!
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Neha T.
My cousin was supposed to be on that flight but changed plans last minute. Feeling so shaken. Grateful for the emergency helpline and all the relief efforts. Please share verified information only!

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