Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails in Uttar Pradesh; Rescue Operations Underway

At least four coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials reported.

According to police, several coaches of the passenger train headed to Dibrugarh derailed between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations.

Senior railway and local administration officials arrived at the scene to oversee ongoing rescue operations. The accident occurred around 2:35 PM, railway officials confirmed, adding that no casualties have been reported thus far. Indian Railways has initiated relief operations, and medical vans have reached the accident site.

The Railway Board has issued the following helpline numbers: Commercial Control: 9957555984, Furkating (FKG): 9957555966, Mariani (MXN): 6001882410, Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798, Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959, Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960.

(With inputs from agencies.)