An investigation into the derailment of 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express near the Panki factory area revealed that a boulder that caused the accident was a part of a track-side stake used to guide trains. This track had been unused since 1998 and the origin of the boulder is being...
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investigated. The investigation team recovered a 1.1-meter long piece of 90R rail, which was used during the British era, from the site.

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.

BJP MLA Surendra Maithani visited the site of the Sabarmati train derailment near Panki Factory area in Kanpur. He inspected the derailed coaches, inquired about the rescue operations from railway officials, and checked on the well-being of the passengers. Maithani remarked that while all the coaches had derailed, there were no...
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casualties. The railway relief efforts were underway on a war footing.

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.

The North Central Railway (NCR) has increased the maximum speed limit on the Panki Dham to Bhaupur third line to 130 kmph, making Prayagraj the first division to operate trains at such a high speed on a third line. This upgrade aims to enhance train operations, reduce travel time, and decongest...
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mainlines. The Panki Dham to Bhaupur corridor is a crucial link connecting the east and west of the country, and this speed increase will benefit both passenger and freight services. The NCR's commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure is evident in this upgrade, which is expected to set a precedent for similar initiatives across other divisions.