Train Services Resume After Derailment in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Train services have resumed on the affected downline route in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, where the derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express killed three people and injured 30 others on Thursday.
The services resumed after the completion of restoration work on Friday, authorities said. The express train derailed near Gonda station between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway on July 18.
The North Eastern Railway has confirmed that three people were killed and seven have been critically injured. “The final update that we have as official figures is that three deaths have occurred. Seven more are grievously injured and five have simple injuries,” said CPRO North Eastern Railway Pankaj Kumar.
As many as 4-5 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express train from the front got derailed. After getting the information, the medical team, along with senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER, immediately rushed to the site.
In addition to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inquiry, a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the rail derailment accident.
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Gonda -: Gonda is a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is known for its historical and cultural significance.
Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is the most populous state in the country and has many important cities and historical sites.
Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express -: The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express is a long-distance train that travels between Chandigarh, a city in northern India, and Dibrugarh, a city in the northeastern state of Assam.
derailed -: When a train derails, it means that it has come off the tracks. This can cause accidents and is very dangerous.
Motiganj and Jhilahi stations -: Motiganj and Jhilahi are names of railway stations in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. They are points where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
North Eastern Railway -: North Eastern Railway is one of the zones of Indian Railways. It manages the railway network in the northeastern part of India.
high-level inquiry -: A high-level inquiry is an investigation conducted by senior officials to find out the reasons behind an incident, like the train derailment, and to prevent it from happening again.