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Andhra Train Accident: A passenger train (Train Number: 08504) that was going to Rayagada from Visakhapatnam has derailed in Vizianagaram district. As of the most recent update, six casualties have been reported.
The Visakhapatnam (Visakhapatnam) to Rayagada (Rayagada) train starts from 06: 05 PM at source station and reaches its destination by 10:10 PM of the same day.
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Andhra Pradesh Train Accident: “…12 trains have been cancelled…15 trains diverted and there is partial cancellation of 7 trains. We have made bus arrangements for passengers so that they are not trapped in the area…We have partially recovered (the tracks)…As per the information, the rear train has overshot the signal. Inquiry is being conducted,”says Biswajit Sahu, CPRO, East Coast Railway.
Andhra Pradesh Train Accident: “…12 trains have been cancelled…15 trains diverted and there is partial cancellation of 7 trains. We have made bus arrangements for passengers so that they are not trapped in the area…We have partially recovered (the tracks)…As per the information, the rear train has overshot the signal. Inquiry is being conducted,”says Biswajit Sahu, CPRO, East Coast Railway.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweets, “All injured shifted to hospitals. Ex-gratia compensation disbursement started – Rs 10 Lakh in case of death, Rs 2 Lakh towards grievous and Rs 50,000 for minor injuries.”
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin tweets, “Deeply distressed by the train collision in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, coming just months after the tragic Balasore Train Accident in June 2023. My heart goes out to the families of the victims, and I wish a speedy recovery for the injured.”
Andhra Pradesh Train Accident: “…We are presently focusing on the rescue operation…We are shifting the injured to the nearest hospital. We have also shared the helpline numbers…The numbers are awaited…,” says Biswajit Sahu, CPRO, East Coast Railway.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweets, “Rescue operations are underway. All passengers shifted. PM Narendra Modi reviewed the situation. Spoke to the CM of Andhra Pradesh; the state govt and railway teams are working in close coordination.”
Andhra Train Accident: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the situation is under control after a passenger train collided with another passenger train near Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh.
“Rescue operations are underway, all have been rescued, and teams have been mobilised. PM Modi has reviewed the situation. I spoke to the Andhra Pradesh CM. The situation is currently under control,” Vaishnaw said.
Andhra Train Accident: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the situation is under control after a passenger train collided with another passenger train near Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh.
“Rescue operations are underway, all have been rescued, and teams have been mobilised. PM Modi has reviewed the situation. I spoke to the Andhra Pradesh CM. The situation is currently under control,” Vaishnaw said.
PMO tweets, “PM Narendra Modi spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the unfortunate train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle section. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected. The Prime Minister extends condolences to the bereaved families and prays that the injured recover soon”
PMO tweets, “PM Narendra Modi spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the unfortunate train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle section. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected. The Prime Minister extends condolences to the bereaved families and prays that the injured recover soon”
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