Questions have been raised over track safety arrangements after four AC coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed at Kanpur Central railway station. According to initial investigation details, several Pandrol clips that hold the rails in place were found missing from a stretch of about 40 to 50 metres near the site. However, the railways has not yet clarified the final cause of the accident. A detailed investigation into the matter has begun.
Four AC coaches had derailed
Train number 15003 Chauri Chaura Express had departed from platform number seven of Kanpur Central at 5:03 p.m. on the evening of November 11. About two minutes later, one trolley each of coaches B-4, B-5, B-6 and B-7 derailed. There was no report of any passenger being injured or losing their life in the accident. Around 300 passengers were affected.
AC passengers sent in sleeper coaches
After the accident, passengers from the affected AC coaches were sent onward through an alternative arrangement in a special train with sleeper coaches. Around 301 passengers had to travel under this arrangement. Passengers alleged that they had to wait for several hours on the platform and that adequate arrangements for food, water and other essential facilities were not made.
The railways’ investigation will now examine the condition of the track, the unavailability of Pandrol clips and all aspects related to maintenance. The actual reason for the accident will become clear only after the investigation is completed.
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