LUCKNOW: Two items trains suffered head-on collisions in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur in the wee hours of Thursday, blocking the rail observe between the state capital and Jaunpur.
Preliminary evaluation suggests a number of human errors led to the accident.
The impression of the collision was so robust that the newly launched 12,000 horsepower WAG-12B twin-section electrical freight locomotive constructed by Alstom was fully mangled and because the rear part of the locomotive tore aside the entrance part.
Whereas the opposite freight prepare, two locomotives stood nonetheless with minimal injury, however over dozen empty wagons of its have been derailed indicating that collision occurred at pace.
In accordance with Railways, no casualties have been reported in the mishap.
The collision occurred at round 5.45am, following which a rescue crew with cranes was dispatched from Faizabad and Lucknow. Divisional railway supervisor of Northern railway, Suresh Kumar Sapra additionally reached the spot to evaluate the injury and the rationale which led to the accident.
“We aren’t positive how two trains got here on the identical observe. An in depth probe has been referred to as and restoration of the observe is on,” stated Sapra.
Preliminary evaluation of railways prompt that there have been a number of human errors together with that of loco pilots, which led to accident.
After the accident New Delhi – Varanasi Mahamana Categorical (22418) and Indore-Patna categorical (19313) have been diverted through Rae Bareli, whereas Malda-bound Farakka Categorical (13414) was diverted through Ayodhya Cantt.
No less than 4 trains together with Begampura Categorical (12238) for Varanasi, Saket superfast categorical (22183) for Ayodhya, Udaipur Metropolis – Patliputra Humsafar Categorical (19669), Howrah sure Upasana Categorical (12328) have been diverted through Pratapgarh.
Saryu Categorical (14234) for Prayagraj Sangam was quick terminated at Ayodhya Cantt, whereas Varanasi-Lucknow superfast shuttle (20401), Prayagraj Sangam-Ayodhya (04381) and Lucknow-Varanasi superfast shuttle 20402 have been cancelled.
Preliminary evaluation suggests a number of human errors led to the accident.
The impression of the collision was so robust that the newly launched 12,000 horsepower WAG-12B twin-section electrical freight locomotive constructed by Alstom was fully mangled and because the rear part of the locomotive tore aside the entrance part.
Whereas the opposite freight prepare, two locomotives stood nonetheless with minimal injury, however over dozen empty wagons of its have been derailed indicating that collision occurred at pace.
In accordance with Railways, no casualties have been reported in the mishap.
The collision occurred at round 5.45am, following which a rescue crew with cranes was dispatched from Faizabad and Lucknow. Divisional railway supervisor of Northern railway, Suresh Kumar Sapra additionally reached the spot to evaluate the injury and the rationale which led to the accident.
“We aren’t positive how two trains got here on the identical observe. An in depth probe has been referred to as and restoration of the observe is on,” stated Sapra.
Preliminary evaluation of railways prompt that there have been a number of human errors together with that of loco pilots, which led to accident.
After the accident New Delhi – Varanasi Mahamana Categorical (22418) and Indore-Patna categorical (19313) have been diverted through Rae Bareli, whereas Malda-bound Farakka Categorical (13414) was diverted through Ayodhya Cantt.
No less than 4 trains together with Begampura Categorical (12238) for Varanasi, Saket superfast categorical (22183) for Ayodhya, Udaipur Metropolis – Patliputra Humsafar Categorical (19669), Howrah sure Upasana Categorical (12328) have been diverted through Pratapgarh.
Saryu Categorical (14234) for Prayagraj Sangam was quick terminated at Ayodhya Cantt, whereas Varanasi-Lucknow superfast shuttle (20401), Prayagraj Sangam-Ayodhya (04381) and Lucknow-Varanasi superfast shuttle 20402 have been cancelled.