Cuttack (Odisha) [India]: Eleven coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in Cuttack, Odisha, on Sunday morning.
The derailment occurred at approximately 11:54 AM on the Cuttack-Nergundi railway section of the Khurda Road division under East Coast Railway (ECoR).
Relief Efforts Underway
Following the incident, accident relief and medical relief trains were immediately dispatched to the site.
Ashoka Kumar Mishra, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of East Coast Railway, assured that no injuries or casualties had been reported.
“We got information about the derailment of some coaches of 12551 Kamakhya Superfast Express. As of now, we have the information that 11 AC coaches have been derailed. No one is injured. All the passengers are safe. As far as we got the information, accident relief train, emergency medical equipment were sent. Senior officials are going to reach the spot soon. DRM Khurda Road, GM/ECoR, and other higher-level officials rushed to the spot. We will get to know the cause of derailment after the inquiry. Our first priority is to divert the trains waiting on the route and start the restoration work,” said Mishra.
Assam Government Monitoring the Situation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the Assam government is in constant touch with the Odisha Government and Railway authorities.
“I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha. @CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected,” the Assam CM posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Helpline Numbers for Passengers
Passengers seeking assistance can contact the following helpline numbers:
📞 Bhubaneswar Helpline: 8455885999
📞 Cuttack Helpline: 8991124238
The cause of the derailment remains under investigation, and further updates are awaited.