An investigation by the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) team of Indian Railways has concluded that the Sabarmati train derailment on August 16th near Panki Factory area, between Govindpuri and Bhimsen on the Jhansi route, was caused by a boulder placed on the track. The train was traveling at 95 km/h when...
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it collided with the boulder, which was securely fastened and caused damage to the engine and a trailing coach. The investigation points towards a possible sabotage, as the boulder was externally placed and secured with a clamp. The NIA has also initiated an investigation into the incident.

The recent train derailment in Kanpur has raised many questions. A boulder was found on the track, which is not a railway component. This raises the suspicion of sabotage. The Patna-Indore Express had safely passed the same track just 71 minutes before the accident, further supporting the theory of intentional harm....
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There is no record of any storm or heavy rain in the area. The railway officials and the railway minister are also leaning toward the possibility of sabotage. The investigation involves intelligence agencies and police. The incident draws parallels to the 2016 Pokhrayan train accident involving the same Patna-Indore Express, where the train derailed due to a broken rail, suspected to be a part of a conspiracy. Interestingly, both trains were running on the same track and the Patna-Indore Express passed through safely before the Sabarmati Express derailed. Both accidents show similarities in terms of the timing, the nature of the incident, and the train involved. While the incident might seem like a coincidence, the investigation will consider all these factors.

On Saturday, the Sabarmati Express (Train No. 19168) derailed between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations in Kanpur, completely disrupting rail traffic on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed. The down line was operational after 314 minutes, and the up line resumed service after 29 hours and 14 minutes....
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The derailment caused a disruption in the movement of 56 trains, and 18 trains were canceled on Sunday, in addition to 14 canceled on Saturday. An investigation is underway into the incident, and a senior administrative grade committee has been formed to investigate the potential sabotage, which includes a boulder found on the track 71 minutes after the incident. The police are also investigating the incident, which has been registered as a case against an unknown person at Kalyanpur police station.

On the night of Friday, August 16th, the Sabarmati Express derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur. The derailment resulted in 22 coaches leaving the tracks, and preliminary investigations suggest a collision with a heavy object on the tracks between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations. As a consequence of the accident, the railway...
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authorities have implemented changes to the routes of several trains. The Gwalior-Barauni Mail, originally scheduled to run via Jhansi-Orai-Kanpur, is now diverted through Bhind-Etawah-Kanpur. Trains operating between Kanpur and Jhansi are also being routed through Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior. Furthermore, several trains, including the Gwalior-Etawah, Gwalior-Bhind, Lucknow Jn.-Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Express, Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kushinagar Express, and Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express, have been affected. Additionally, the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Special Fare Special Train is being rerouted via Gwalior-Bhind-Etawah to reach Kanpur from Jhansi. Passengers traveling to Ahmedabad aboard the Sabarmati Express were also transported from Kanpur station via a special train through Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior.

The 19168 Sabarmati Express, en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near Panaki between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations at approximately 2:30 AM. Twenty-two coaches, including the engine, derailed with a loud bang. The derailment resulted in one injury, a 23-year-old man named Shivam Mishra, who was taken to Hallet Hospital. ...
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All passengers were safely transferred to Kanpur Central Station via MEMU trains and buses and sent onward to their destinations by special train. The cause of the derailment is believed to be a collision between the engine and a boulder near Panaki, leading to the derailment of all coaches. A high-level investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident. The train carried 1641 passengers, and chaos ensued as they were thrown about due to the impact. A passenger assistance center has been set up at Kanpur Central Station for any information and assistance.