“Rajasthan Railway Derailment: Sabarmati-Agra Express Train Incident Disrupts Services, Train Cancellations, and Route Changes”

Train Incident

The train incident involving the derailment of the Sabarmati-Agra Superfast Express near the Madar railway station in Rajasthan’s Ajmer late on Sunday night had significant repercussions for rail services along the route on Monday, March 18. This unfortunate event resulted in the cancellation of six trains, while the routes of two other trains were altered to accommodate the disruption. The derailment occurred around 1 am as it was en route from Sabarmati to Agra Cantt via Ajmer. Subsequently, the train was dispatched to Ajmer station, reaching there at approximately 3:16 am. Immediate action was taken to initiate repair work on the tracks to restore normalcy to the affected railway line.

Sabarmati-Agra Cantt Superfast Express went and hit behind a goods train near Madar railway station in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

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— Vijay Thottathil (@vijaythottathil) March 18, 2024

The cancellation of several services disrupted travel plans for passengers who had relied on these connections for their journeys. Among the trains affected were:
–  No. 12065, the Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla service, which was cancelled for March 18, 2024.
–  No. 22987, the Ajmer-Agra Fort service, also cancelled for March 18, 2024.
–  No. 09605, the Ajmer-Gangapur City service, cancelled on March 18, 2024.
–  No. 09639, the Ajmer-Rewari service, cancelled on March 18, 2024.
–  No. 19735, operating between Jaipur and Marwar, cancelled for March 18, 2024.
–  No. 19736, serving the Marwar-Jaipur route, also cancelled for March 18, 2024.

Additionally, alterations were made to the routes of two other trains affected by the incident:
– No. 12915, the Sabarmati-Delhi service, was diverted via Dorai-Madar, excluding the Ajmer station.
– No. 17020, the Hyderabad-Hisar service, was rerouted via Adarsh Nagar-Madar, also excluding Ajmer.

Despite the severity of the derailment, fortunately, no passengers sustained injuries. However, the impact of the incident was evident from the physical damage caused, with sections of the track being uprooted and displaced. Responding swiftly to the situation, authorities ensured the safe removal of four coache, with the aid of an additional engine, was transported back to Ajmer station by 3:16 am.

Recognizing the need for passenger support and information dissemination, the railway administration promptly established a help desk accessible via the contact number 01452429642, offering assistance to affected travelers and stakeholders. As repair works commenced on the tracks, efforts were made to mitigate the inconvenience caused to passengers and restore normal operations along the affected railway route.

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