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Secunderabad-Shalimar Express Derails Near Howrah, No Injuries Reported

Three coaches of the train derailed early this morning, prompting an investigation into the cause while passengers were safely transported by bus.

  • The derailment occurred at 5:31 am near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah district as the train was shifting tracks.
  • All passengers were reported safe, with no major injuries or casualties from the incident.
  • Relief and medical trains were dispatched quickly from Santragachi and Kharagpur to assist at the site.
  • Authorities arranged buses to transport stranded passengers to their destinations, minimizing disruption.
  • An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the derailment, with political parties debating railway safety funding.
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