BJP MLA Surendra Maithani visited the site of the Sabarmati train derailment near Panki Factory area in Kanpur. He inspected the derailed coaches, inquired about the rescue operations from railway officials, and checked on the well-being of the passengers. Maithani remarked that while all the coaches had derailed, there were no...
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casualties. The railway relief efforts were underway on a war footing.

The recent train derailment in Kanpur has raised many questions. A boulder was found on the track, which is not a railway component. This raises the suspicion of sabotage. The Patna-Indore Express had safely passed the same track just 71 minutes before the accident, further supporting the theory of intentional harm....
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There is no record of any storm or heavy rain in the area. The railway officials and the railway minister are also leaning toward the possibility of sabotage. The investigation involves intelligence agencies and police. The incident draws parallels to the 2016 Pokhrayan train accident involving the same Patna-Indore Express, where the train derailed due to a broken rail, suspected to be a part of a conspiracy. Interestingly, both trains were running on the same track and the Patna-Indore Express passed through safely before the Sabarmati Express derailed. Both accidents show similarities in terms of the timing, the nature of the incident, and the train involved. While the incident might seem like a coincidence, the investigation will consider all these factors.

The North Central Railway (NCR) has increased the maximum speed limit on the Panki Dham to Bhaupur third line to 130 kmph, making Prayagraj the first division to operate trains at such a high speed on a third line. This upgrade aims to enhance train operations, reduce travel time, and decongest...
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mainlines. The Panki Dham to Bhaupur corridor is a crucial link connecting the east and west of the country, and this speed increase will benefit both passenger and freight services. The NCR's commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure is evident in this upgrade, which is expected to set a precedent for similar initiatives across other divisions.

In preparation for Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan, RPF and GRP conducted joint security checks in Kanpur. At Kanpur Central, they inspected bags on the Swarn Shatabdi Express. Passengers were urged to report any suspicious items to the railway helpline. Patrols of the tracks were also initiated. The security checks...
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were led by RPF Inspector B.P. Singh, GRP Inspector, RPF Crime Branch Inspector Ajit Tiwari, GMC Inspector Suruchi Sharma, Anwarganj Inspector Om Prakash, and Panki RPF Inspector Satendra Yadav.

To facilitate the travel of candidates for the police recruitment exam in Kanpur, 12 special trains will be operated on the Lucknow, Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Aligarh routes. These trains will include eight MEMU, Intercity, and Passenger trains departing from Kanpur Central, Anwarganj, Govindpuri, and Panki Dham stations. The exam will be...
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held on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31. To manage the expected crowd, a holding area with tents has been set up on the city side, and candidates will be allowed to wait on platforms. Security personnel will be deployed to maintain order. This year, extra trains are being operated due to the large number of candidates expected from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and others. In the previous exam, candidates overwhelmed stations like Kanpur Central, Govindpuri, and Panki Dham, even occupying reserved coaches of prestigious trains like Vande Bharat and Shatabdi. The administration, including the RPF, GRP, and checking teams, will coordinate to manage the travel of candidates.