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Gorakhpur-Going Train Derails Near Kanpur, No Injuries Reported
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 06:46 PM
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A passenger train bound for Gorakhpur derailed near Kanpur early this morning, but authorities confirmed no casualties.
A passenger train heading to Gorakhpur derailed near the city of Kanpur early on Monday morning. Railway officials confirmed that the incident caused no injuries or fatalities.
The derailment occurred on a section of track that the train was traversing as it approached Kanpur. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and all passengers were safely evacuated from the damaged coaches.
Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the derailment, with railway authorities examining track conditions and signalling equipment. No further disruptions to the rail network have been reported at this time.
The derailment occurred on a section of track that the train was traversing as it approached Kanpur. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and all passengers were safely evacuated from the damaged coaches.
Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the derailment, with railway authorities examining track conditions and signalling equipment. No further disruptions to the rail network have been reported at this time.