20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail

Kanpur (17/08/2024): As many as 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. No injuries to anyone were reported from the site.

Following the incident, the Railways cancelled seven trains and diverted three others. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a tweet said, "The engine of Sabarmati Express hit an object placed on the track and derailed near Kanpur at 02:35 am today.

Sharp hit marks are observed.

Evidence is protected.

IB and UP police are also working on it.

Train arranged for passengers for onward journey to Amdavad.".