(a) whether the Rajdhani Express met an accident near Bhagalpur district of Bihar recently;
(b) if so, the number of coaches of Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express got damaged alongwith
full details of the injured persons;
(c) whether the Railways have conducted any enquiry into the matter; and
(d) if so, the outcome of the said enquiry and the action taken against the erring
officials, if any?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. On 25.05.2010 at 06.35 hours, fourteen coaches of Delhi-Guwahati
Rajdhani Express (train No.2424) derailed between Kharik-Naugachhia stations of Barauni-Katihar
section of Sonepur Division of East Central Railway. In this accident, two passengers
sustained simple injuries.
(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. Statutory inquiry into the above accident is being conducted by the
Commissioner of Railway Safety, Eastern Circle and its report is awaited.
Necessary action will be taken after receipt of the report.