Eight coaches of Rajya Rani Express derail near Rampur, 2 injured

Eight coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday leaving at least two passengers injured, railway officials said.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced a compensation of Rs. 50,000 for each of the injured passengers and also ordered an enquiry to ascertain causes behind the accident.

Mr. Prabhu said strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

Moradabad Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) reached the spot to oversee the rescue and relief operations. A medical team has also reached, Mr. Sharma said.

The railways have operationalised help line numbers at different stations to facilitate communication between passengers and their relatives.

Helpline numbers are: Meerut (0121-2401215), New Delhi (011-23341074, 23342954), Old Delhi (011-23962389, 23967332), Nizamuddin (011-24359748), Moradabad (1072), Bareilly (0581- 2558161, 2558162), Lucknow (09794830975, 05222-37677).

Railways have provided helpline numbers to facilitate communication between relatives and passengers of the Rajya Rani Express that derailed near Rampur on Saturday. Photo: @UPPolice

Rampur SP said seven of the injured have been discharged after first-aid treatment and three seriously injured passengers are out of danger.

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Source:The hindu