Pali (Rajasthan):Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 25,000 for people injured in the Bandra Terminus-Jodhpur Suryanagari Express train derailment incident that took place near Pali in Rajasthan during the wee hours on Monday.
Eleven coaches of Bandra-Jodhpur Suryanagari Express Train derailed near Pali in Rajasthan in the early hours of Monday. The incident took place at 3:27 am between Rajkiawas-Bomadra section of Jodhpur division. Originating from Bandra Terminus, the train was en route to Jodhpur. "Compensation granted Rs 1 lakh towards grievous injuries, and Rs 25,000 to those with minor injuries," the minister said in a tweet.
According to the North Western Railway, no casualty was reported. An accident relief train has been dispatched from Jodhpur. Top officials are expected to reach the spot soon. The General Manager of North Western Railway and other top officials are monitoring the situation in the control room at the headquarters in Jaipur, said the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO).