Railway Budget 2024: Indian Railways to journey beyond Vande Bharat? Experts suggest focus on non-AC trains, safety

The Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh around 2:37 PM, with at least 10 coaches affected in the Gonda-Mankapur section. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Promptly responding to the crisis, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to accelerate relief efforts, ensuring injured passengers receive immediate medical attention. Simultaneously, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with authorities for necessary assistance. The Northern Eastern Railways activated helpline numbers, and railway medical vans have arrived at the accident site for rescue operations. Indian Railways has commenced relief operations, prioritizing the evacuation of passengers, while the Railway Board issued additional helpline numbers for support. Television footage showed overturned coaches along the tracks, with passengers gathered outside, highlighting ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all those affected by the derailment. #Chandigarh #Dibrugarh #YogiAdityanath #HimantaBiswaSarma #GondaTrainAccident #ChandigarhDibrugarhExpressDerails #ChandigarhDibrugarhAccident #UPTrainAccident #ChandigarhDibrugarhAccident #GondaTrainAccident #Express #Derails #UP #Gonda #TrainAccident #RescueOperation #Pikaura #RailwaySafety #PassengerSafety #EmergencyResponse #Casualties #TrainCrash #India ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~