Chauri Chaura Express Derails At Kanpur Central Four Coaches Off Track

A major train accident was averted on Wednesday evening at the Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh when four coaches of the Gorakhpur-bound train number 15003 Chauri Chaura Express went off the tracks, triggering panic among passengers. The incident took place at around 5:05 pm while the train was moving forward from the station premises. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported from the site, providing immense relief to the railway administration and the passengers alike.

According to the official information shared by the Prayagraj division of North Central Railway, train number 15003 had arrived at platform number 7 of the Kanpur Central railway station and departed from the station at 5:03 pm. Just two minutes later, at 5:05 pm, while progressing further from the station, four of its coaches derailed. The affected coaches include B4, B5, B6, and B7. As per railway officials, one trolley each of all these four coaches slipped off the tracks. As soon as the news of the accident broke out, teams of the railway administration rushed to the spot, and rescue operations along with necessary safety measures were initiated promptly.

Prioritizing passenger safety above all, railway authorities took swift action on the ground, while following the incident, the four affected coaches were detached, and the remaining portion of the train was shifted to platform number 3. From there, the rest of the train was prepared to be dispatched toward its destination, while meanwhile, the railway administration has made alternative arrangements to safely transport the passengers who were traveling in the affected coaches to their respective destinations. The railways informed that detailed information regarding these arrangements is continuously being announced at the station for the convenience of everyone.

In a major relief measure, the railway administration has announced a 100 percent refund on tickets for passengers who don't wish to continue their journey under these circumstances. This means that such passengers will receive a full refund of their ticket fares. To assist passengers and their families during this critical time, the railway administration has also released dedicated helpline numbers so that anyone can contact them for updates or assistance.

The official helpline numbers issued by the railways include Kanpur Central with numbers 0512-2323018, 0512-2323016, and 0512-2323015. Also, numbers for Prayagraj Junction are 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353, and 0532-2408149, while the number for Fatehpur is 9151833006. The railway administration stated that all necessary steps are being continuously taken to ensure passenger safety and convenience, including ferrying stranded travelers to their destinations and executing full refunds smoothly.