Sabarmati Express Kanpur Accident: Latest News and Rescue Efforts

In a recent development, the Sabarmati Express derailed after its engine collided with an unknown object, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The incident has raised concerns, prompting the Intelligence Bureau to launch a thorough investigation into the matter. Further details are awaited as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the derailment.

Sabarmati Express train derailed in Kanpur :

Early Saturday morning, 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express, en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad (train number 19168), derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh. Officials report that the derailment occurred when the train’s engine struck an unidentified object on the tracks. At this time, there are no immediate reports of injuries. The Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has indicated that the Intelligence Bureau will conduct a detailed investigation to uncover the causes behind the incident. Emergency response teams are on-site, working to assess the situation and ensure passenger safety. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Following the derailment of the Sabarmati Express near Kanpur, Indian Railways has swiftly responded by deploying buses to the accident site. These buses are being utilized to transport stranded passengers to Kanpur. To ensure minimal disruption to travel plans, the railway authorities have also made necessary arrangements for passengers to continue their journey to Ahmedabad.

22 Coaches of Sabarmati Express Derail; No Injuries Reported :

Rakesh Verma, ADM City Kanpur, informed ANI that 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express have derailed, but fortunately, there are no reported injuries. The loco pilot described the incident, stating that a boulder struck the front portion of the engine, causing significant damage. In response to the derailment, Indian Railways has cancelled seven trains and diverted three others to accommodate the disruption and ensure passenger safety.

Where and when did the Sabarmati Express derail ?

Based on information from the railway’s train enquiry website, the train derailed at 2:29 a.m. on Saturday, around 30 minutes after leaving Kanpur Central station, near Bhimsen.

Earlier on the same track, the Patna-Indore train passed without incident at 1:20 a.m.

What caused the derailment of the Sabarmati Express ?

Preliminary reports indicate that a boulder might have struck the engine, causing significant damage to the cattle guard.

‘A boulder appears to have hit the cattle guard at the front of the engine, which was severely damaged and bent,’ a Railway Board official stated, according to a PTI report.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the engine ‘collided with an object placed on the track, leading to its derailment.’

He further added in a post on X, ‘There are visible impact marks. The evidence is being preserved, and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) along with Uttar Pradesh police are investigating the incident.

Video of Sabarmati Express derailment

🚨 22 coaches of #Ahmedabad-bound #SabarmatiExpress derail after engine hits 'object on track’ near #Kanpur🚉

Track #latest updates at https://t.co/o0DfqPg5jn | 📷: Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/oE6Zv7e2JF

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) August 17, 2024

List of trains affected due to Sabarmati Express derailment :

Cancellations :

• Train 01823/01824 (Varanasi Junction – Lucknow Junction) on 17.08.24
• Train 11109 (Varanasi Junction – Lakhimpur) on 17.08.24
• Train 14110/14109 (Kanpur – Chitrakootdham) on 17.08.24 (Incoming rake of Train 22442 will operate as Train 22441 on 17.08.24)

Short Terminations :

• Train 04143 (Kuregaon – Kanpur) on 17.08.24, short terminated at Banda
• Train 04144 (Kanpur – Kuregaon) on 17.08.24, short originated from Banda

Diversions :

• Train 05326 (Lokmanya Tilak – Gorakhpur) on 16.08.24, diverted via Varanasi Junction – Gwalior – Bina – Etawah – Kanpur
• Train 20180/20181 (Kanpur – Meerut) on 17.08.24
• Train 01814/01813 (Kanpur – Varanasi Junction) on 17.08.24
• Train 01887/01888 (Gwalior – Etawah) on 17.08.24 Train 01889/01890 (Gwalior – Bina) on 17.08.24
• Train 11110 (Lakhimpur – Varanasi Junction) on 16.08.24, currently at Gorakhpur, diverted via Gorakhpur – Etawah – Bina – Gwalior – Varanasi Junction
• Train 22537 (Gorakhpur – Lokmanya Tilak) on 16.08.24, currently at Kanpur, diverted via Gorakhpur – Etawah – Bina – Gwalior – Varanasi Junction
• Train 20104 (Gorakhpur – Lokmanya Tilak) on 16.08.24, diverted via Kanpur – Etawah – Bina – Gwalior – Varanasi Junction

emergency helpline number :

•  Prayagraj 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353
• Kanpur 0512-2323018, 0512-2323015
• Mirzapur 054422200097
• Etawah 7525001249
• Tundla 7392959702
• Ahmedabad 07922113977
• Varanasi City 8303994411
• Gorakhpur 0551-2208088