Eight coaches of Mahakaushal Express derail in UP

The official said an accident relief train has also been rushed to the site and the injured have been given first-aid.

Rescue workers and officials are watched by bystanders as they inspect the derailed coaches of Mahakaushal Express Train at Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Eight coaches of the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakaushal Express derailed in the wee hours on Thursday near Mahoba station in Uttar Pradesh.

According to initial reports, around nine passengers of the Delhi-bound train were injured in the incident which took place at 2:07 a.m, the Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway said.

The official said an accident relief train has also been rushed to the site and the injured have been given first-aid.

Around eight coaches from the rear side of the train derailed between Mahoba and Kulpahar stations, the CPRO said.

Senior officials, including the general manager of North Central Railway M C Chauhan, have rushed to site and rescue operations are on.

The cause of derailment is yet to be ascertained.

Railway officials have operationalised helplines at Jhansi, Gwalior, Banda and Nizamuddin stations to disseminate information to relatives of the passengers.

Ex-gratia announced

Railways announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 50,000 in case of grievous injury and Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries in the Mahakaushal Express derailment today.