In response to a tragic collision between a goods train and the Kanchenjunga Express near Rangapani station in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, five individuals have lost their lives while 25 passengers sustained injuries. The incident occurred near New Jalpaiguri when the goods train struck the Kolkata-bound express train originating from Silchar, Assam. Following this devastating event, Sealdah Eastern Railway swiftly established a control desk at Rangapani station to manage the aftermath and provide necessary assistance to those affected by the collision.
Here are the helpline numbers for Sealdah, Guwahati, Katihar, and Lumding railway stations:Sealdah Railway Station:
033-23508794033-23833326Guwahati Railway Station:
036127316210361273162203612731623Katihar Railway Station:
090020419529771441956Lumding Railway Station:
0367426395803674263831036742631200367426312603674263858
"Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated," Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital. Senior officials have reached site, said Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on X.