Train Derailed Update: The 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway at approximately 1154 hours today (Sunday, 30th March 2025). There is no injuries or casualties have been reported.
Upon receiving the information, General Manager (GM), East Coast Railway and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Khurda Road along with other senior railway officials rushed to the site to oversee the situation and coordinate relief operations.
Accident Relief and Medical Relief Trains were immediately dispatched to the location to ensure passenger safety and facilitate restoration work. A special train has been arranged to transport the stranded passengers to their respective destinations
Detained passengers were provided with Drinking Water, Snacks and Food Packets.
Helpline Numbers for Passenger Assistance:
• Bhubaneswar: 7205149591, 8455885999
• Cuttack: 8991124238
• Khurda Road: 06742492245
• Bhubaneswar: 8114382371
• Bhadrak: 9437443469
• Palasa: 9237105480
• Jajpur Keonjhar Road: 9124639558
Diversion of Train Services:
To ensure minimal disruption to railway operations, the following down trains from Bhubaneswar towards Bhadrak will be diverted via Barang-Nergundi-Kapilas Road instead of the usual Cuttack-Kendrapara Road-Nergundi route:
• 12822 Puri-Howrah Dhauli Express
• 12875 Puri-Anand Vihar Neelachal Express
• 22606 Tirunelveli-Purulia Express
• 12704 Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express
• 12513 Secunderabad-Silchar Express
