Rajasthan: 11 coaches of Mumbai-Jodhpur train derails near Marwar

In Rajasthan, 11 coaches of Bandra Terminus-Jodhpur Suryanagari Express train derailed in the early hours on Monday. The Express train derailed between Rajkiawas-Bomadra section of Jodhpur division at 3.27 am. North Western Railway informed that no casualties have been reported in the incident. Higher officials have reached the spot. Buses have been arranged for stranded passengers so that they can reach their destinations. North Western Railway CPRO Sumit Thakur said that 12 trains have been diverted and two trains have been cancelled following the derailment.As per information,the incident took place within five minutes after the train's departure from Marwar junction.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said  all emergency assistance and timely medical support were ensured. Railway Minister has announced a compensation one lakh rupees for those grievously injured and 25,000 for those who received minor injuries. Railways has also issued helpline numbers. For Jodhpur, the Helpline numbers are  0291-2654979, 0291-2654993, 0291-2624125 and  0291-2431646. For Pali Marwar, the Helpline number is  0293-2250324. Passengers and their family members can also contact- 138 and 1072- for any information.