The Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express train derailed near Kanpur early Saturday morning, with authorities suspecting foul play. The train's engine struck an object placed on the track, causing the derailment of 22 coaches. No injuries were reported. The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that evidence has been secured and the...
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Intelligence Bureau and UP Police are investigating. The Railway Board is also investigating, having found foreign material near the 16th coach. The train's loco pilot reported severe damage to the engine's cattle guard, suggesting a deliberate act.

On Saturday, the Sabarmati Express (Train No. 19168) derailed between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations in Kanpur, completely disrupting rail traffic on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed. The down line was operational after 314 minutes, and the up line resumed service after 29 hours and 14 minutes....
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The derailment caused a disruption in the movement of 56 trains, and 18 trains were canceled on Sunday, in addition to 14 canceled on Saturday. An investigation is underway into the incident, and a senior administrative grade committee has been formed to investigate the potential sabotage, which includes a boulder found on the track 71 minutes after the incident. The police are also investigating the incident, which has been registered as a case against an unknown person at Kalyanpur police station.

On Friday night, the Sabarmati Express (19168), travelling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near the Panaki area between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed, but luckily no one was killed. Some passengers suffered minor injuries. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM. A...
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piece of track was found at the scene, leading to suspicion of sabotage. A forensic team investigated and found a three-foot piece of track and a clump 80 meters away from the derailment site. They suspect the track piece was deliberately placed on the track using the clump. The police commissioner, however, stated that the track piece found did not have any signs of friction. The train driver claimed he applied emergency brakes due to stones on the track, causing the derailment. The police are questioning the driver again and investigating the disappearance of the stones. They are also examining CCTV footage from the area to identify any suspicious activity.The incident has caused disruption of train services for almost five hours. The incident is being investigated by intelligence agencies, RPF, and the Railway's SAG (Senior Administrative Grade) team.

On Friday, August 16, the Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) departed Varanasi City with over 1000 passengers. Early Saturday morning, the train derailed near Govindpuri, Kanpur, causing concern for the families of passengers who had boarded from Varanasi City and Varanasi Junction. Helpline numbers were provided at both stations (8887255804...
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for Varanasi City and 8303994411 for Varanasi Junction) to provide information and reassurance. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and passengers were transported to their destinations using alternative transportation. Passengers described feeling the train lurch and sway before it derailed, causing some passengers to fall from their seats. The derailment did not disrupt train service on the Kanpur-Jhansi route.