suryanagari express train accident Eight coaches of the Bandra Terminus-Jodhpur Suryanagari Express train derailed between Rajkiawas-Bomdara section of Jodhpur division at 3.27 am on Monday. There was no information about any casualty. An accident relief train was dispatched from Jodhpur on behalf of the Railways.
“11 coaches were affected due to the derailment of Bandra Terminus-Jodhpur Suryanagari Express train. No casualty has been reported so far. Higher officials have reached the spot. CPRO of North Western Railway said, buses have been arranged for the stranded passengers so that they can reach their destination.
“Within 5 minutes of departure from Marwar Junction, a vibration was heard inside the train and after 2-3 minutes the train stopped. We got down and saw that at least 8 sleeper class coaches were derailed. Within 15-20 minutes, the ambulance arrived,” said a passenger.
Helpline numbers for passengers and concerned family members:
For Jodhpur: 02912654979, 02912654993, 02912624125, 02912431646
For Pali Marwar: 02932250324
Passengers and their relatives can also contact – 138 and 1072 – for any information.
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