After the Mysore-Darbhanga Express met with an accident at Kavraipettai in Chennai Division, the Southern Railway set up a help desk at Dr MGR Chennai Railway Station to assist the passengers. Meanwhile, the restoration work was underway at Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai).
The helpline numbers have also been issued by Chennai Division and the other stations on the train's route. The Ministry of Railway provided the information through social media. According to the Ministry of Railways, the following numbers have been issued.
- Cennai Division 04425354151, 04424354995
- Samastipur- 8102918840
- Darbhanga- 8210335395
- Danapur - 9031069105
- DDU Junction- 7525039558
Notably, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express caught fire late on Friday night after colliding with a goods train at Kavarappettai. After the collision, 12-13 coaches derailed. The accident caused injuries to 19 passengers. The injured were being treated at the Accident & Emergency Department of the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai. Soon after the accident, around 400 residents reached the accident site. Ambulance and rescue teams were also rushed to the spot.
Southern Railway said that diverting to the loop line instead of going to the main line was the reason for the accident. The Railway Safety Commissioner will investigate the accident, said Southern Railway GM.
Railway Minister takes stock of situation
Following the tragic accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took stock of the situation and received information about the Mysore-Darbhanga Express accident. He spoke to railway officials and instructed them to ensure that all passengers reached their destination safely.
He asked them to make arrangements for the injured passengers to get treatment in the hospital as soon as possible. He also asked the officials to complete the rescue operation at the site as soon as possible.
Moreover, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met the passengers who were injured in the train accident and were being treated at the Chennai hospital. After meeting the victims, he said, "Minister, MLA and government officials are on spot for rescue operation. On behalf of State Government, 22 Ambulances were sent immediately. There are no casualties. In Stanley Hospital, medical treatment is being given. Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, District Administration, Medical team are at the accident spot. CM is monitoring the rescue operation continuously. Union Government should take steps to stop train accidents, it has now become a sequel of incidents."
