Sabarmati-Agra Express train derails after colliding with goods train in Rajasthan
Ajmer: At least four coaches and the engine of the Sabarmati-Agra Express train derailed after colliding with a goods train near Ajmer of Rajasthan on Sunday-Monday night. Several people sustained minor injuries in the incident.
According to reports, the accident occurred near the Madar Railway Station at around 1.04 am when train number 12548, Sabarmati- Agra Cantt Superfast Express, collided with the goods train.
As per the official reports, the loco pilot of the train applied emergency brakes, however could not avert the collision.
Sharing about the accident, the North Western Railways took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle and said, “Today on March 18 at 01.04 am, train number 12548, Sabarmati-Agra Cantt derailed near the home signal at Madar near Ajmer due to which the engine and four general coaches have derailed. There has been no loss of life in this. Taking immediate action, railway officials have reached the accident site and the accident relief train has reached Madar and track restoration work is being done.”
Following the incident, a help desk has been set up by the Railways at Ajmer station and helpline number 0145-2429642 has been issued, the official informed.
Further detailed reports related to the matter are awaited.
आज दिनांक 18.03.2024 को 01.04 बजे अजमेर के पास मदार में होम सिगनल के पास गाड़ी संख्या 12548, साबरमती-आगरा कैंट का अवपथन (डिरेलमेंट) हुआ, जिसके कारण इंजन और चार जनरल कोच पटरी से उतर गए। रेलवे द्वारा त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए रेलवे अधिकारी व कर्मचारियों ने ट्रैक रेस्टोरेशन का… pic.twitter.com/67FqionNgt
— North Western Railway (@NWRailways) March 18, 2024
