Eight coaches of Rajya Rani Exp derail near Rampur, two injured

Eight coaches of Lucknow bound Rajyarani Express were derailed near a bridge over Kosi River in Rampur district this morning.

Top railways officials, including Moradabad DRM Pramod Kumar, have reached the spot and medical teams have been pressed into action, Sharma said.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath has announced compensation of Rs.50,000 each for seriously injured and Rs.25,000 each to injured in the train accident. "Strict action will be taken against any lapse", he said.

The injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital.

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Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted that he was personally monitoring the situation, and that he'd directed senior officers to rush to the spot.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu ordered an enquiry to ascertain causes behind the accident. Fortunately no major injuries have been reported, says Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railways.

Following derailment of 8 coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow express on Saturday, the ministry of Railways has ordered an inquiry. On December 28, 14 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed in Kanpur, injuring 63 passengers, of whom 22 suffered serious injuries. Four AC coaches, one sleeper class coach, two general coaches and a luggage coach of the Mahakaushal Express derailed around 2.30 am.

A few passenger trains may be cancelled and long route trains may be diverted through the Chandausi junction. The Northern Railways have already arranged for a rescue train.