Ajmer, Mar 18:
Four coaches of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derailed near the Ajmer station on Monday morning, officials said.
No loss of life was reported in the incident that occurred at around 1 am, they said, adding that the express train was on its way to Agra.
“The incident took place when the train crossed Ajmer station and it was about to reach Madar station. The reason for the derailment is not known yet,” Shashi Kiran, chief public relations officer, North Western Railway (NWR) Zone, said.
Taking to X, North Western Railways stated: “On 18.03.2024 at 01:04 am, near Madar in Ajmer, train number 12548, Sabarmati-Agra Cantt, derailed, causing the engine and four general coaches to derail from the tracks. Railway officials and staff swiftly initiated track restoration work. Track restoration is underway, and the down line has been fitted.”
“Vehicle number 12548, going from Sabarmati to Agra, derailed near the home signal in Ajmer’s Madar today. Four general coaches and the engine of the train had derailed. Railway officials reached the accident site,” North Western Railways CPRO Shashi Kiran stated.
However, the Railway official stated that there was no loss of life.
Numerous passengers were on board the train at the time of the incident. Railway authorities have established a support desk at Ajmer station and issued a helpline number, 0145-2429642, for assistance.
In a separate incident last month, four wagons of a goods train derailed at Rayanapadu near Vijayawada railway station in Andhra Pradesh. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or casualties.
As a result of the incident, several trains were diverted, causing delays in their schedules.
