Shaktipunj Express Derails: 'We Have Increased Allocations For Safety Related Work,' Says Indian Railways PRO

New Delhi: Commenting on Shaktipunj Express derailment in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district on Thursday morning, Indian Railways PRO said that all passengers were safe. (Image: ANI)

In yet another incident of a train accident, Shaktipunj Express derailed in UP's Sonbhadra district. Seven coaches of Shaktipunj Express jump off track.

We have increased allocations for safety related work & addressing problem of renewal & maintenance of tracks, he added.

The incident happened at 6:25 am near Obra in Sonbhadra; all passengers safe, no injury. Railway min Piyush Goyal briefed, Indian Railways PRO said.

The train was on its way to Jabalpur from Howrah.