11 AC Coaches Of Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express Derails In Odisha’s Cuttack

The cause of the derailment is still unknown.

At least eleven AC coaches of the 12551 Bengaluru-Kamakhya Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Railway Station in Cuttack, Odisha on Sunday.

The train derailed near the passenger halt of Manguli in the Choudwar area.

Ashoka Kumar Mishra, CPRO, East Coast Railway said, “We got information about the derailment of some coaches of 12551 Kamakhya Superfast Express. As of now, we have the information that 11 AC coaches have been derailed. No one is injured. All the passengers are safe. As far as we got the information, accident relief train, emergency medical equipment were sent. Senior officials are going to reach the spot soon. DRM Khurda Road, GM/ECoR and other higher level officials have rushed to the spot. We will get to know the cause of derailment after the inquiry. Our first priority is to divert the trains waiting on the route and start the restoration work…”

Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha.”

“@CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected,” he added.

I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha. @CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected . @AshwiniVaishnaw @MohanMOdisha

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 30, 2025

Railways have issued helpline numbers: 0361-2731621, 0361-2731622, 0361-2731623

Kamakhya: 9957247953

Rangiya: 9854419064, 9957554979

New Bongaigaon: 9957554957, 9957554964

New Coochbehar: 7605036155

Kishanganj: 6456226794

Barsoi: 6451220886

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