Resumption of UP Train Services at Gonda Accident Site

The services resumed after the completion of restoration work on Friday, as confirmed by authorities. The express train derailed near Gonda station, between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations under the North Eastern Railway’s jurisdiction on July 18. Three individuals lost their lives, and seven sustained critical injuries, according to the North Eastern Railway. Pankaj Kumar, CPRO North Eastern Railway, stated, “The final update that we have as official figures is that three deaths have occurred.

Seven more are grievously injured and five have simple injuries.” Reportedly, 4-5 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express train derailed from the front. Upon receiving the information, the medical team and senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER promptly rushed to the site. In response to the rail derailment accident, a high-level inquiry, in addition to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inquiry, has been ordered.

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