As many as 20 coaches of the 19168 Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur during the wee hours of Saturday, August 17. Following this, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw issued a statement on X, formerly Twitter. Ashwini Vaishnaw said the engine of the Sabarmati Express hit an object placed on the track and derailed near Kanpur at 02:35 am today. "Sharp hit marks are observed. Evidence is protected. IB and UP police are also working on it. No injuries to passengers or staff. Train arranged for passengers for onward journey to Amdavad," Vaishnaw added. Sabarmati Express Derails in Uttar Pradesh: 20 Coaches of Train Number 19168 Derail Between Kanpur and Bhimsen, No Injuries Reported; Passengers Safely Transported (See Pics and Videos).

Sabarmati Express Derailed Near Kanpur After Engine Hit Object Placed on Track, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

‘Evidence Protected, IB and UP Police Working on It’

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