Dibrugarh Express train mishap: Continuous train accidents extremely worrying, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences over the loss of three lives in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident that occurred in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The politician also expressed his concern over such train accidents in a post on X.

The Leader of Opposition in a post on X said, ” The news of the deaths of many passengers due to the derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. Congress workers are requested to provide all possible assistance in relief and rescue efforts”.

Rahul Gandhi added, “The continuous train accidents are extremely worrying and are the result of the government’s mismanagement and negligence. The discussion with loco pilots a few days ago and the Railway Safety Commissioner’s report on recent train accidents also make this clear”.

“The government should immediately take full responsibility for this and tell the country its strategy for the safety of passengers and the prevention of accidents,” he said.

Chandigarh Dibrugarh Rail Derail
The train derailed near Gonda station in between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway station under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway at about 2:37 pm.
As many as 4-5 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express train from the front got derailed. After getting the information, the medical team, along with senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER immediately rushed to the site. Meanwhile, restoration work is underway at the site of the accident where the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda.