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After the twin train derailment near Harda in Madhya Pradesh that has so far claimed 24 lives, Central Railway (CR) has set up four helpline numbers to provide relief to passengers.
The helpline numbers are — at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 022-22694040, LTT 022-25280005, Thane 022-25334840 and 0251-2311499 at Kalyan.
The Kamayani Express that originated from Mumbai and was headed towards Varanasi, was carrying 900 passengers at full capacity, officials said. CR authorities, are, however, assessing the chart to verify the same.
Many express trains on the route have been diverted due to the major mishap.
According to a CR statement, the Kolhapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express has been diverted via Bhusaval-Surat, the Jhelum Express, the Punjab Mail, the Kushinagar Express, the Amritsar Express via Jalgaon and Bhopal, Mangala Express via Bhusaval-Surat-Bairahgarh-Nishatpura.
The CST-Howrah Mail has been diverted via Allahabad, Rajendranagar Express (Up & Down), Mahanagari Express, 11078 Jhelum Express, and the Gorakhpur-CST Express have also been diverted.
A senior CR official said the incident could lead to cancellation and short termination of trains, which was re being worked out. At least 40 trains could be affected.
At least 24 persons were killed and 25 others injured after the seven coaches of the Kamayani Express and five bogies of the Janata Express derailed while crossing a swollen Machak river near Harda late last night.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an inquiry into the twin derailment cases and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 to the grievously injured, and 25,000 to those who sustained minor injuries.
He said all efforts are underway to rescue the passengers and top officials have been rushed to the site.
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