Train Services Disrupted: Cancellations & Diversions After Dibrugarh Express Derails In Gonda

Train services in Uttar Pradesh experienced major disruptions after six coaches of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda district on Thursday afternoon. The accident, which occurred at 2:35 pm, resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries. The affected trains include:

• Train No. 5094 (GD to GKP) – Cancelled
• Train No. 5031 (GKP to GD) – Cancelled
• Train No. 15707 (KIR to ASR) – Diverted via MUR-AY
• Train No. 15653 (GHY to SVDK) – Diverted via MUR-AY
• Train No. 12555 (GKP to BTI) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 12553 (SHC to NDLS) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 12565 (DBG to ANVT) – Diverted via MUR-AYC
• Train No. 12557 (MFP to ANVT) – Diverted via MUR-AYC
• Train No. 15273 (RXL to ANVT) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 19038 (BJU to BDTS) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 22537 (GKP to LTT) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 13019 (HWH to KGM) – Diverted via BNY-GD
• Train No. 14673 (JYG to ASR) – Diverted via MUR-AYC-BB

The derailment took place between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations, with the train en route to Dibrugarh. This tragic incident led to four deaths and numerous injuries. In response, a contingent of army personnel, a 40-member medical team, and 15 ambulances were dispatched to assist with relief efforts. Senior railway and local administration officials are at the scene overseeing operations, with additional rescue teams mobilized from Gorakhpur and Gonda.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to expedite relief work and ensure proper medical care for the injured, stating, “Reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work.” Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma is also monitoring the situation, as confirmed by the Assam CMO.