Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express Derails in Assam
Incident Details
On Thursday at 4 PM, eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam. This incident occurred under the Lumding division in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section.
Response and Safety Measures
Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported. The derailment involved eight coaches, including the power car and the engine. As a result, train operations over the Lumding-Badarpur single line section have been suspended.
Rescue and Restoration Efforts
An accident relief train and a medical train have been dispatched from Lumding to the site. Senior officials are on their way to oversee the rescue and restoration efforts.
Helpline Information
For assistance, the railways have provided helpline numbers at Lumding: 03674 263120 and 03674 263126.
Doubts Revealed
Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express -: This is a train that travels between Agartala, a city in the northeastern state of Tripura, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, a railway station in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Derailed -: When a train derails, it means that the train has come off its tracks. This can happen due to various reasons like track issues or mechanical problems.
Assam -: Assam is a state in northeastern India, known for its tea plantations and rich culture.
Lumding division -: The Lumding division is a part of the Indian Railways network in Assam, responsible for managing train operations in that region.
Power car -: A power car is a part of the train that provides electricity to the rest of the train, including lights and air conditioning.
Engine -: The engine is the part of the train that pulls the coaches and makes the train move.
Lumding-Badarpur section -: This is a railway route in Assam that connects the towns of Lumding and Badarpur.
Relief trains -: Relief trains are special trains sent to help in emergencies, like when a train derails, to assist with rescue and repair work.
Helpline numbers -: These are phone numbers people can call to get information or help during emergencies, like a train accident.
