UP Gonda train accident highlights: Railway minister must resign, says TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

UP Gonda train accident Live: Three people have died in the unfortunate incident in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. Out of the deceased, one has not been identified.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Restoration work is underway at the site of the train derailment near Gonda railway station, reports news agency PTI.

UP Gonda train accident Live: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed grief and shock over a train derailment in Uttar Pradesh and questioned the role of the central government in addressing the issue of passengers' safety, reports news agency PTI.

Banerjee extended her condolences to the family members of those killed in the accident. In a post on X, she said, "Sad to know of yet another tragic rail accident today, at Gonda, UP! Another derailment of train, this time of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express! What are the railway authorities doing!! What is the Government of India doing !! Safety and security of passengers are paramount !! When will the Government come to their senses?!"

"My condolences to the bereaved families, prayers for the injured," she added.

On Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment, Dr M W Khan, Medical Superintendent (MS), SMC Gonda says, "So far 9 injured people have come to our hospital... 3 patients are seriously injured and have been referred to Lucknow for further treatment... 6 people admitted here are stable and safe and are being given full treatment..."

UP Gonda train accident Live: Rescue operations are underway and authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the derailment and are working to restore normal rail operations as swiftly as possible, reports news agency ANI.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said no casualties from his state have so far been reported in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment in Uttar Pradesh, reports news agency PTI. Sarma said teams are on standby for support, and he is closely monitoring the situation.

A Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) bulletin said a special train has been arranged to bring the stranded passengers to Dibrugarh, while helpline numbers have been opened to assist with any information on the accident.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Several trains have been diverted from their usual route due to the derailment of several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in the Gonda-Mankapur railway section in Uttar Pradesh. Dig Deeper

UP Gonda train accident Live: "Today, some coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations. This (accident site) comes under Lucknow division of NER (North Eastern Railway). The cause of derailment has not been established yet," says Ambala Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mandeep Singh Bhatia, reported news agency PTI.

UP Gonda train accident Live: "The Railway minister must resign. Though resignation is not a solution, he should take responsibility when a series of accidents are occurring...," says TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment in UP's Gonda, reported news agency PTI.

UP Gonda train accident Live: ₹10 lakh ex-gratia will be given to the families of the deceased. ₹2.5 lakh will be given to those grievously injured and ₹50 thousand to those who have suffered minor injuries.

UP Gonda train accident Live: "The loco pilot has informed the officials that he heard a loud noise before the accident after which Railways has set up an internal enquire committee. This committee will investigate the accident independently," a railway official said.

On the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh express derailment, Neha Sharma, DM Gonda says, "2 people have died and about 20 people have been injured. They are being treated... The passengers will be taken to their destination by rescue special train..."

UP Gonda train accident Live: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at the Modi government over the train accident in Gonda.

"The derailment of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in UP, is yet another instance of how Modi Govt has systematically jeopardised Rail safety. Our deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved, and our thoughts and prayers are with the injured," wrote Mallikarjun Kharge on X.

A month ago, 11 people lost their lives when a goods train collided with the Sealdah–Agartala Kanchanjunga Express," he added.

UP Gonda train accident Live: “Train number 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express that left Wednesday night from Chandigarh derailed near Gonda Junction station between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations at around 2:37 pm on Thursday under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway (NER),” Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northeast Frontier Railway, said.

UP Gonda train accident Live: The Railway Board has issued the following helpline numbers - Commercial Control: 9957555984, Furkating (FKG): 9957555966, Mariani (MXN): 6001882410, Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798, Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959, Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar said 20 persons have been injured in the accident. A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are at the spot and more medical teams and ambulances are being rushed there, he said.

UP Gonda train accident Live: "‼️HCM Dr @himantabiswa has been briefed about the derailment of Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities," posted Chief Minister Assam on X.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Four deaths in Gonda train accident, UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak tells news agency PTI.

UP Gonda train accident Live: In regard with the derailment of 15904 Dibrugarh Express in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway, the helpline numbers have been issued.

UP Gonda train accident Live: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has given directions to officials to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing.

"The train accident in Gonda district is extremely sad.District administration officials have been directed to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to take the injured to the hospital on top priority and provide them proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the speedy recovery of the injured," wrote Uttar Pradesh CM on social media X.

UP Gonda train accident Live: According to official X handle of Relief Commissioner posts in UP, on the instructions of the chief minister, the officer of Relief Commissioner's office has sent one NDRF team each from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda.

UP Gonda train accident Live: 15 bogies of Dibrugarh Express derailed on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. In the accident, two people have died and nearly 25 have suffered injuries.