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Gorakhpur-bound train derails at Kanpur Central, four coaches go off tracks; no casualties
Four coaches of the Gorakhpur-bound train derailed as it left Kanpur Central, with railway officials reporting no casualties.
- On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed near Platform 7 while departing Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh bound for Gorakhpur.
- Separately, the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru Railway Station in Assam earlier on Wednesday, with the engine and five coaches going off the tracks while entering the station.
- Four coaches derailed approximately two minutes after the train departed Kanpur Central at 5:03 pm, with no casualties reported following the incident.
- Injured passengers from the Assam derailment received treatment at the Sonapur Primary Health Centre, while a special train transported stranded passengers with food and water.
- A local resident alleged the train suffered brake failure and demanded accountability from the Railway Ministry and Northeast Frontier Railway officers, urging investigation into the incident.
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Second Train Derails in 12 Hours, Chauri Chaura Express Off Track in Kanpur
Kanpur, November 11: The Chauri Chaura Express derailed in Kanpur on Wednesday evening, marking the second train accident in India within just 12 hours. Earlier in the day,… Second Train Derails in 12 Hours, Chauri Chaura Express Off Track in Kanpur
Four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed at Kanpur Central railway station on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred around 5:05 pm as the train was leaving the station.
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