Bengaluru / Salem: About 2,350 Onboard Passengers 07390 Kannur- Yeshwantpur Train Express have a narrow escape after large stones fall in the Ghat in the Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Friday.
Seven coaches – B1, B2 (AC 3), S6, S7, S8, S9, S10 (Sleeper) – slipped between Thoppur and Sivadi (Ghat parts) around 3.50 in the morning on Friday.
“Because suddenly fell from large stones on the ran train, seven coaches slipped between Sivadi and Muttampatti in Omaling – Bengaluru’s part in the Bengaluru Division,” said the Head of the Public Relations Public Relations Aneesh Hegde.
There are 2,348 passengers above at 6:05 pm.
On Thursday.
There were no victims or injuries reported.
The Bengaluru Division Train manager Shyam Singh along with senior officials immediately rushed to the place with a relieved train (ART) and medical equipment at 4:45 in the morning.
Salem DRM with the team also proceeded to the spot along with the art of Erode at 5.30 in the morning.
Bengaluru DRM told reporters all passengers were safe.
“There were no victims or injuries reported,” he said, adding that the medical team had rushed to the place to examine the passengers.
“We have moved the train to Salem and further to Bengaluru through the Tirupattor route by a special train,” The Bangalore DRM said.
“The front of three coaches is being transferred to Dharmapuri,” The DRM added.
“The back is not affected by six coaches and SLRs (seat cum luggage sweep) along with passengers continue the journey to Thoppur and further to Salem.
This will be stopped at the toppur.
Fifteen buses are arranged in Thoppur for those who want to go to Bengaluru By bus.
Those who want to return to Salem travel on the same train, “Hegde said.
Hegde said the water and refreshment of light are arranged in place for stranded passengers.
The aid desk was opened in Hosur (080-221565555), Bengaluru (080-22156554), Bengaluru (080-221565554) and Dharmapuri (04342-232111).
Track restoration is taking place.
Large stones are removed with Earthmoving equipment.
The train affected by SSWR officials said three trains were diverted due to derips Baiyyappanahali, Bangarapet and Tirupattor.
Train number 07236 Nagercoil JN-KSR Bengaluru Festival Schedule specifically diverted to run through Salem, Tirupathur, Bangarapet and Bengaluru KSR.
Train No.
07316 Salem – Yesvantpur Express Special which is scheduled to go at 5:30 a.m.
will be arranged in Salem and rescheduled three hours.