Bhubaneswar: The 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division under the East Coast Railway at approximately 11:54 AM today. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported.
Upon receiving the information, the General Manager of East Coast Railway, along with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Khurda Road and other senior railway officials, rushed to the site to oversee the situation and coordinate relief operations.
Swift Response and Relief Measures
Accident Relief and Medical Relief Trains were immediately dispatched to the location to ensure passenger safety and facilitate restoration work. Additionally, a special train has been arranged to transport the stranded passengers to their respective destinations.
Railway authorities promptly provided detained passengers with drinking water, snacks, and food packets to ensure their comfort during the disruption.
Helpline Numbers for Passenger Assistance:
- Bhubaneswar: 7205149591, 8455885999
- Cuttack: 8991124238
- Khurda Road: 06742492245
- Bhubaneswar: 8114382371
- Bhadrak: 9437443469
- Palasa: 9237105480
- Jajpur Keonjhar Road: 9124639558
Diversion of Train Services
To minimize disruption to railway operations, the following trains traveling from Bhubaneswar towards Bhadrak will be diverted via Barang-Nergundi-Kapilas Road instead of the usual Cuttack-Kendrapara Road-Nergundi route:
- 12822 Puri-Howrah Dhauli Express
- 12875 Puri-Anand Vihar Neelachal Express
- 22606 Tirunelveli-Purulia Express
- 12704 Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express
- 12513 Secunderabad-Silchar Express
Railway authorities are actively working to restore normalcy, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Passengers are advised to stay informed through official railway communication channels.
