The 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway.
The incident occurred at 11:54 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. One person died while several others sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment in the SCB Medical College and Hospital.
Railway authorities, including the General Manager and Divisional Railway Manager of East Coast Railway, responded promptly to the situation. Accident Relief and Medical Relief Trains were dispatched immediately, and a special train was arranged to transport stranded passengers safely to their destinations. Provisions such as drinking water, snacks, and food packets were distributed to detained passengers.
In the meantime, Mail Express trains continue to operate via the Up Line, while Down Line services are being diverted through Barang-Nergundi-Kapilas Road instead of the usual Barang-Cuttack-Nergundi route. Restoration work is underway.
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
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
