An accident took place on Thursday at Dibalong in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where six coaches, including the power car and the engine, of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed. However, officials have confirmed that there were no casualties or major injuries reported from the incident. The Northeast Frontier Railway has suspended the movement of trains on the affected section and several trains have been cancelled due to the derailment.
Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express Derails in Assam, No Casualties Reported
On Thursday, six coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed in the Dibalong area of Assam's Dima Hasao district. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) confirmed that there were no casualties or major injuries as a result of the incident.
The derailment occurred at around 7:30 AM near the Jatinga Railway Station. The affected coaches included the power car, engine, and four passenger coaches. The train was carrying around 700 passengers at the time of the incident.
Background
The Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a long-distance train that connects the capital of Tripura, Agartala, with Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. The train travels through several states in eastern and north-eastern India, including Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar.
In recent years, there have been several derailments involving passenger trains in India. One of the most notable incidents was the derailment of the Kanpur-Patna Express in 2016, which killed over 150 people.
Response to the Derailment
Following the derailment, the NFR immediately suspended train movement on the affected section. Several trains were cancelled, including the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and the Guwahati-Silchar Express.
Rescue workers and railway officials rushed to the scene to assist the passengers. All the injured passengers were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The NFR has ordered an investigation into the derailment. The cause of the incident is still unknown, but officials are considering factors such as track condition and train speed.
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