Howrah-CSMT Express train accident: The Ministry of Railways has issued helpline numbers following the derailment of Howara-CSMT Express (12810) near Jharkhand's Chakradharpur on Tuesday. The helpline numbers include commercial control Tatanagar (06572290324), Chakradharpur (06587 238072), Rourkela (06612501072, 06612500244), Ranchi (0651278711) and Howrah (9433357920, 03326382217).
In addition, the helpline numbers of HWH Help Desk: 033-26382217, 9433357920, SHM Help Desk: 6295531471, 7595074427, KGP Help Desk: 03222-293764, CSMT Helpline Auto no 55993, P&T 022-22694040, Mumbai: 022-22694040 and Nagpur: 7757912790 have also been issued.
Two killed, 150 others injured
As per initial reports, two persons were killed and around 150 others sustained injuries as at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning. "At least 18 coaches of the 22-coach 12810 Howrah-Mumbai Mail via Nagpur derailed near Barabamboo station in SER's Chakradharpur division at 3.45 AM," SER spokesperson Om Prakash Charan told the media. Of these, 16 were passenger coaches, one power car and one pantry car, he added.
How did the accident happen?
The accident occurred near pole number 219 on the Howrah-Mumbai railway line, close to Chakradharpur, leading to severe disruptions in rail operations. The incident took place when a passenger train collided with derailed wagons from a goods train that had derailed on the same section two days earlier.
Emergency response teams have been rushed to on-site, working to clear the tracks and restore normal operations. Passengers have been advised to check with railway authorities for updates on train schedules and alternative routes.
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