Derailment of Kamakhya Express: Train Service Resumed

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) successfully restored normal train operations on both tracks of the Cuttack-Nergundi Rail Section by Monday morning following the derailment of the 12551 Bangalore-Guwahati AC SF Express on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 11:54 AM.

The derailment, which occurred between Kendrapara Road and Nergundi stations in the Cuttack-Bhadrak Railway Section, disrupted train services temporarily.

ECoR’s dedicated railwaymen worked tirelessly through the night and under challenging conditions to restore the affected tracks. Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager of East Coast Railway, coordinated the restoration efforts, ensuring swift and efficient action with his personal presence at the site around the clock.

By 07:15 AM on Monday, the track was cleared and ready for train movement and the Overhead Equipment (OHE) was fully restored by 07:40 AM. The first train on the “down line” passed through at 09:30 AM, while the “up-line” resumed service shortly thereafter.

Throughout the incident, priority was given to ensuring the safe and prompt travel of passengers aboard the affected train. By Sunday evening, the focus shifted towards transporting passengers to their destinations, while the restoration of services took precedence, a note from ECoR said.

ECoR sincerely appreciated the cooperation and understanding of passengers and the support of local authorities in completing this challenging restoration effort. The commitment of railway personnel in restoring services swiftly, even in adverse conditions, demonstrates their unwavering dedication to maintaining seamless transportation for the people of Odisha and beyond.