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A London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, prompting Western Railway to arrange additional trains for stranded passengers. Rescue teams, including NDRF and railway medical staff, are assisting at the crash site near Meghani Nagar. The Gujarat government has mobilized emergency services while Ahmedabad Police issued a helpline for affected families. The Boeing 787-8 was carrying 242 people when it hit a doctors' hostel outside the airport.

Key Points: Western Railway Adds Trains After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

  • Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed post-takeoff with 242 onboard
  • Western Railway adds Mumbai & Delhi trains for stranded passengers
  • NDRF teams assist Gujarat govt in rescue efforts
  • Ahmedabad Police issues emergency helpline for crash-related queries
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Western Railway to run extra trains after Ahmedabad plane crash; relief operations underway

Western Railway deploys extra trains and disaster teams following the Air India Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad airport. Rescue ops ongoing.

"Western Railway is actively extending full support in relief and rescue operations at the site while maintaining close coordination with the State. – Western Railway"

Ahmedabad, June 12

Western Railway has announced that it would operate addtional trains from Ahmedabad following the tragic crash of a London-bound Air India flight.

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.

In the aftermath, flight operations at the airport were suspended until further notice, prompting the railways to step in to address the resulting travel disruption.

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.

"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.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the London-bound Air India flight crashed in the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad following the takeoff at 01:38 pm on Thursday. The Boeing aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
Heartbreaking news 😢 Kudos to Western Railway for their quick response in arranging extra trains. In times of crisis, our railways always step up to help citizens. Hope the rescue operations are successful and casualties are minimized. #PrayForAhmedabad
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Priya M.
This is absolutely tragic. My cousin was supposed to be on that flight but changed plans last minute. Can't imagine the pain of affected families. The railways' quick action is commendable, but we need stricter aviation safety measures. Why do such incidents keep happening?
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Amit K.
Good coordination between railways and state government. But serious questions need to be asked - why was a hostel so close to airport perimeter? DGCA should conduct thorough audit of all airports' safety parameters. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
My heart goes out to all affected. The emergency helpline number shared by Ahmedabad Police is very helpful. Sharing it on my WhatsApp groups. Hope everyone gets the help they need in this difficult time 🙏
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Vikram S.
While railways' response is good, we need better airport infrastructure. Dreamliners are supposed to be safest planes. Was it technical failure or human error? Complete investigation report should be made public. Families deserve answers.
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Neha T.
So proud of our NDRF teams rushing to help! These are real heroes. Also appreciate that extra trains are being arranged to Mumbai and Delhi - two major destinations from Ahmedabad. Practical thinking during crisis.

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