On Tuesday, two coaches and a parcel van of the CSMT-Shalimar Express derailed near Kalamna station in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The incident took place around 2 PM when the train, traveling from Mumbai to Kolkata, switched tracks at the Itwari-Kalamna junction. The derailment involved the S2 coach and the parcel van, with four wheels from each coach leaving the tracks. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident, and no fatalities or significant damage was reported.
Railway authorities responded swiftly. Emergency teams arrived at the site within minutes of the incident and took immediate steps to ensure the safety of passengers. The railway administration also launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment, though no official reason has been disclosed yet. Senior officials, including Dilip Singh, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) of South East Central Railway, were on-site to oversee the restoration efforts.
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Speaking to the media, Dilip Singh reassured that passenger safety was the top priority. “We are doing everything we can to ensure the passengers reach their destination safely. Basic amenities such as food, water, and medical assistance are being provided, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made for the affected passengers,” he stated.
Helplines have been set up to provide information to the families of those on board, and updates on the train’s status are being regularly communicated by railway officials. Restoration work on the affected coaches is currently underway, and railway operations in the region are expected to normalize soon.
Passengers praised the prompt response of the railway authorities, citing the efficient handling of the situation and the provision of necessary facilities. “Though it was a frightening experience, the railway staff acted quickly, and we were all safely escorted out,” said one of the passengers.
While the incident caused some delays, the proactive measures taken by the authorities ensured that the situation remained under control. The railway administration has expressed its commitment to thoroughly investigate the incident to prevent any such occurrences in the future.
