UP: Rajya Rani express derails near Rampur, Yogi Adityanath announces financial help for injured

8 coaches of Rajya Rani express derail near UP's Rampur

By: News Desk |
April 15, 2017 2:54 pm

In yet another train mishap, Eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed on Saturday morning near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh. The train went off track at 8: 15 hrs between Mundapandey-Rampur at Bareilly section. According to news agency ANI, at least 10 people have suffered injuried in the mishap. No causalities have been reported so far. Meanwhile, the rescue train is being arranged for the affected passengers. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced Rs 50,000 each for seriously injured passengers and Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries.

“Rescue train being arranged, Fortunately no major injuries to anyone,” Neeraj Sharma,CPRO,Northern Railway told ANI. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an inquiry into the incident. This is the latest in the string of train accidents that underlines challenge faced by the national transporter. Notedly, this is the fourth train accident in Uttar Pradesh in last six months.

#Visuals from Uttar Pradesh: Eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derail near Rampur. pic.twitter.com/Lljzs16Cdq

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 15, 2017

On March 30, 22 people were injured after Mahakuashal Express derailed near Mahoba station in Uttar Pradesh. On Delhi-bound Kalindi Express derailed at the Tundla Junction in Uttar Pradesh on February 20. On December 28, 14 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed in Kanpur, injuring 63 passengers, of whom 22 suffered serious injuries. The worst accident happened on November 20 when coaches of the Patna-Indore Express derailed in Kanpur Dehat district. At least 147 passengers died, while over 180 were injured. The frequent accidents prompted security agencies to look at the conspiracy angle. At an election rally earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra himself said that the Kanpur rail accident was a “conspiracy from across the border”.

1/ #Derailment of Rajyarani Exp (Meerut- Lucknow)by 8 coaches at 8:15 hrs b/w Mundapandey-Rampur at km 1374/18-23 on MB- Bareilly section

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) April 15, 2017