On Saturday at around 2:30 am the Sabarmati Express derails near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. According to reports the engine of the train hit a boulder causing 22 coaches to go off the tracks. The incident occurred shortly after the train left Kanpur Central Railway Station and was near Bhimsen on the Jhansi route. Fortunately no injuries were reported.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared details on X (formerly Twitter) stating, “The engine of the Sabarmati Express hit an object placed on the track and derailed near Kanpur. Sharp hit marks are observed and evidence has been secured. IB and UP Police are investigating the incident. No injuries to passengers or staff.” The minister also mentioned that passengers were accommodated in a special train for their onward journey to Ahmedabad.
Passengers’ Experience and Immediate Rescue
Passengers described hearing a loud noise before the train began shaking and ultimately stopped. The derailment damaged about 50 meters of the track. Special buses and a Memu train transported passengers back to Kanpur Central Station. Later they continued their journey to Ahmedabad via a special train arranged by the railway ministry.
Authorities suspect foul play in the derailment considering the sharp hit marks found on the engine. The loco-pilot mentioned that the engine’s cattle guard was severely damaged after hitting a boulder. The incident of Sabarmati Express derails near Kanpur has raised concerns about the safety of Indian Railways and the possibility of deliberate sabotage.
Previous Train Incidents Under Modi 3.0: A Pattern?
The Sabarmati Express derails near Kanpur is not an isolated incident. There has been a series of train accidents during the Modi 3.0 administration. Critics question whether these incidents are attempts to damage the government’s reputation or signs of systemic issues within Indian Railways.
The rising number of railway accidents is alarming and each incident highlights the need for better safety measures and more investigations.
In addition to safety concerns there has been a significant 500% jump in food hygiene complaints by railway passengers over the past two years. This issue affects even premium trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani signaling broader challenges within Indian Railways. The increase in complaints indicates that quality control measures for food services need urgent improvements.
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