Lumding, October 18: Restoration work is underway at Dima Hasao after 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed at Diblong station on Thursday, and the situation will return to normal soon, a senior railway officer said. The incident took place under the Lumding division in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section on Thursday at 4 PM. NorthEast Frontier Railway said there were no casualties or injuries in the incident. Assam Train Derailment: 8 Coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Terminus Express Derail at Dibalong Station in Dima Hasao District, Pics Surface.
Restoration Work Underway After Agartala-LTT Express Derails in Assam
#WATCH | Assam | Morning visuals from the spot as the restoration works are in progress where 12520, Agartala – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station under Lumding division in the Lumding – Bardarpur Hill section at about 15:55 hrs, yesterday.
8 coaches… pic.twitter.com/cs8fHvaqu0
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2024
Restoration Underway in Assam
#WATCH | Assam | Restoration work continues where 12520, Agartala – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station under Lumding division in the Lumding – Bardarpur Hill section at about 15:55 hrs, yesterday.
8 coaches including the power car and the Engine of the… pic.twitter.com/v87ynW79OU
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2024
Sharing details about the incident, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said, “The train left Agartala at 7.20 am today. At around 4 pm, it derailed at Diblong station, which is a gateway to Lumding. Fortunately, there is no loss of life or any injury to any passenger. All the passengers are now being shifted and we have arranged a separate train to take them to their destination.” Train Derailment in Assam: Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express Train Derails Near Dibalong Station, Pics of Derailed Engine and Coaches Surface.
“All the passengers have been evacuated…Food and water have also been arranged for the passengers. Relief and restoration work is underway. We are hoping that the situation will return to normal soon,” he added. Following the derailment, the railways issued helpline numbers at Lumding. The helpline numbers are 03674 263120, 03674 263126.
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