Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derail In UP: Railways Release Helpline Numbers

Two passengers have been killed while over 25 are injured after several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express train derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda today.

The incident took place in Pikaura, located between Gonda and Jhilahi in Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has released the helpline numbers.

Commerical Control Tinsukia: 9957555984
Furkating (FKG): 9957555966
Mariani (MXN): 6001882410
Simalguri (SLGR): 9789543798
Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959
Dilbrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960

Guwahati Helpline Numbers:
0361-2731621
0361-2731622
0361-2731623

A rescue team has been sent to the site for relief operations. Some people are reportedly injured and visuals show passengers standing on the sides of the track with their luggage. Train number 15904 was heading to Dibrugarh in Assam from Chandigarh.

Out of the 12 coaches, four coaches of the AC compartment derailed a few kilometres before the Jhulahi railway station.

On the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh express derailment, Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway says, "...medical van of Railways has reached the spot and rescue operation has been started. Helpline numbers have been issued. It happened around 2.37 pm. As per initial info, 4-5 coaches derailed..."

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and carry out the relief work. He has asked the officials of the district administration to ensure proper treatment of the injured.

The UP CM has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.