Toll Rises To 8 In Andhra Train Crash; Trains Cancelled, Diverted

Bhubaneswar: At least eight persons died and 25 were injured when coaches of Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger train and Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger Special derailed after collision in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district around 7 pm on Sunday, PTI reported quoting officials.

According to East Coast Railway (ECoR), two coaches of Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger train from the rear and the loco of Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger got derailed in the accident, which is being attributed to overshooting of signal by Visakhapatnam- Rayagada passenger train.

While explaining the term overshooting, the CPRO said it occurs when a train, instead of stopping at a red signal, moves on.

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The ECoR has also arranged for free bus service to take stranded passengers up to Srikakulam and Vizianagaram. Food and water also distributed to the passengers of affected trains.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the death of some passengers in a train accident between Kantakapali and Almonda stations.

The CM has conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved families. He also wished speedy recovery of the injured passengers.

Naveen has also directed the Special Relief Commissioner and collectors of Raygada and Koraput to extend immediate help in rescue and relief operations.

The ECoR also informed about cancellation, partial cancellation, diversion and short termination of some trains because of the accident.

CANCELLED

A. 08527 Raipur-Visakhapatnam Special from Raipur on 30.10.2023

B. 08528 Visakhapatnam-Raipur Special from Visakhapatnam on 30.10.2023.

PARTIALLY CANCELLED

A. 20809 Sambalpur-Nanded Express from Sambalpur on 29.10.2023 will run up to Vizianagaram and will return back to Sambalpur as Special Train.

B. 17479 Puri-Tirupati Express from Puri on 29.10.2023 will run up to Balugaon and will return back to Puri as Special Train.

C. 07468 Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram Special from Visakhapatnam on 29.10.2023 will run up to Pendurti and will return back to Visakhapatnam as Special Train.

D. 11019 Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Konark Express from Mumbai on 28.10.2023 will run up to Visakhapatnam and will remain cancelled from Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar.

E. 11020 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express from Bhubaneswar on 30.10.2023 will originate from Visakhapatnam instead of Bhubaneswar and will remain cancelled from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam.

DIVERTED

A. 03357 Barauni-Coimbatore Special from Barauni on 28.10.2023 will run via Titilagarh-Raipur-Nagpur-Balharshah-Vijayawada.

B. 18189 Tata-Ernakulam Express from Tata on 29.10.2023 will run via Gotlam-Titlagarh-Raipur-Nagpur-Balharshah-Vijayawada.

C. 11020 Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express from Bhubaneswar on 29.10.2023 will run via Vizianagaram-Titilagarh-Raipur-Nagpur.

D. 12703 Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma Express from Howrah on 29.10.2023 will run via Vizianagaram-Titilagarh-Raipur-Nagpur.

E. 12245 Howrah-Bangalore Express from Howrah on 29.10.2023 will run via Vizianagaram-Titilagarh-Raipur-Nagpur-Balharshah-Vijayawada.

SHORT-TERMINATED

1. The train No.20809 Sambalpur- Nanded leaving Sambalpur on 29.10.2023 is short terminated at Vizianagaram and return from Vizianagaram to Sambalpur.

2. The train No.17479 Puri-Tirupati express leaving Puri on 29.10.2023 is short terminated at Balugaon and will return back to Puri

3. The train No. 07468 Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram train leaving Visakhapatnam on 29.10.2023 is short terminated at Pendurti and returned back.

4. The train No. 11019 CST Mumbai- Bhubaneswar Konark express leaving CST Mumbai on 28.10.2023 is short terminated at Visakhapatnam.

5. The train No. 11020 Bhubaneswar- CST Mumbai Short originate at Visakhapatnam to CST Mumbai.