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Deeply moved by condolence messages from world leaders: PM Modi
Workers endeavour to restore the normal train services as they reinstall railway tracks while in the background rescue operations still being conducted after the accident involving three trains that claimed at least 261 people and left over 900 injured, in Balasore district,OdishaSaturday, June 3, 2023. Credit: PTI Photo
Government has declared everything free of cost, from investigation to treatment: Doctor
Heavy machinery operates as rescue workers search for survivors at the site of a train collision after the accident in Balasore district in the eastern state ofOdisha, India, June 3, 2023. Credit: Reuters Photo
Compassion shown by people of our nation in face of adversity is truly inspiring, says PM Modi
We are trying to complete restoration work as soon as possible: CPRO
Anurag Thakur, Yogi Adityanath along with other ministers observe silence for victims in Odisha train accident
Unidentified bodies to be brought to Bhubaneswar
Rail track re-construction work under way. Credit: Ministry of Railways
Restoration work will continue throughout the night though weather is quite hot: NDRF
Our objective is that trains can start operating in normal way latest by Wednesday morning: Vaishnaw
Indian Navy deploys medical team in support of relief operations at Balasore
If Vaishnaw has little bit of shame, he will resign, says Congress leader Digvijay Singh
Airlines advised to extend full support to facilitate bringing remains of deceased back home: Ministry of Civil Aviation
Pope Francis expresses condolences over Odisha train collision
Rescue operation expected to conclude in next few hours: Odisha chief secy
Mandaviya to visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Cuttack Medical College tomorrow to take stock of medical assistance being provided to injured
Restoration work under way at site of crash
A man sits next to a body of a victim after collecting it from a mortuary, in the aftermath of trains collision in Balasore district in the eastern state ofOdisha, India, June 3, 2023. Credit: Reuters Photo
Udaynidhi Stalin, SS Shivsankar along with TN govt officials meet Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
Rescue operations almost complete: Odisha chief secretary
Navy dispatches medical & support team of 43 personnel to attend to injured
Art students showcase their paintings as a tribute to the victims of Odisha'strainaccident, in Mumbai, on saturday, June 03, 2023. At least 261 people were killed and 900 others suffered injuries, according to officials. Credit: IANS Photo
There must be some error that needs to be investigated: Farooq Abdullah
About 160 bodies will be brought to Bhubaneswar to be kept in morgue of various hospitals: Odisha chief secretary
All we could see were dead bodies: Survivors recount Odisha train accident
“Within few minutes of the train crossing Balasore, we heard a huge sound and our coach started crashing onto the track. We didn’t really understand what was happening and only when we jumped out of the train a few minutes later, we saw the tragedy unfold in front of our eyes,” said 20-year-old Rajalakshmi, who was on board the Coromandel Express.
So far total of 58 trains stand cancelled, 81 were diverted & 10 were terminated: Railway Ministry
Extremely saddened by the news of the train collision in Odisha: Mahesh Babu
'Heartbroken': Sonu Sood mourns loss of lives in Odisha train accident
Odisha train accident: List of cancelled trains
Cancellation of trains
Maligaon, 03rd June, 2023: In view of derailment of 12841 (Shalimar–Chennai Central) Coromandal Express in between Kharagpur and Bhadrak section under South Eastern Railway, the following trains will be cancelled as indicated below.
Train no. 12510 (Guwahati–SMVT Bengaluru) Express commencing journey on 06th June, 2023 will remain cancelled.
Train no. 12552 (Kamakhya – SMVT Bengaluru) Express commencing journey on 07th June, 2023 will remain cancelled.
Train no. 06074 (Rangapara North – Erode Jn.) Special commencing journey on 03rd June, 2023 has been cancelled.
Train no. 22504 (Dibrugarh – Kanniyakumari) Vivek Express commencing journey on 03rd June, 2023 has been cancelled.
Train no. 22512 (Kamakhya – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) Karmabhoomi Express commencing journey on 03rd June, 2023 has been cancelled.
Restoration work under way at Balasore train accident site
Ministry of Civil Aviation sends advisory to airlines to monitor abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar and other airports of Odisha
'Deeply saddened': Eknath Shinde mourns loss of lives in Odisha train tragedy
Toll in Odisha train tragedy rises to 288, total casualties stand at 1091
This is a very unfortunate incident. Everyone's demand is to conduct a detailed probe into the accident case: Sharad Pawar
Stringent action if any found guilty for train accident: PM Modi at Odisha's Balasore
We will give best treatment to injured: PM Modi
Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured: PM Modi
Railway is working towards track restoration: PM Modi
Those responsible will be severely punished: PM Modi
I thank the citizens of Odisha for being so involved in these tough times by donating blood, helping in rescue work: PM Modi
I have met the injured citizens at the hospital, I am at a loss of words. May God give us the strength to come out of these tough times: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi leaves hospital in Balasore after meeting the injured victims
PM Modi arrives at hospital after taking stock of situation at Balasore crash site
PM says special care must be taken to ensure that bereaved families don’t face inconvenience
Preparations at Howrah station for the injured passengers arriving in a special train following theOdisha's Balasore district train accident, in Howrah on Saturday, June 03, 2023. Credit: IANS Photo
Odisha train accident: List of cancelled, diverted trains
Cancellation of trains
1.22201 Sealdah- Puri Duronto Express (journey commencing on 02.06.2023)
2.12509 SMVB Bengaluru – Guwahati Express (journey commencing on 02.06.2023)
3.12551 SMVB Bengaluru – Kamakhya Express (journey commencing on 03.06.2023)
4.12253 SMVB Bengaluru-Bhagalpur Express (journey commencing on 03.06.2023)
5.06074 Rangapara North – Erode Express (journey commencing on 03.06.2023)
6.08439 Puri -Patna Express (journey commencing on 03.06.2023)
7.22202 Puri – Sealdah Duronto Express (journey commencing on 03.06.2023)
8.08440 Patna -Puri Express (journey commencing on 04.06.2023)
9.12510 Guwahati – SMVB Bengaluru (journey commencing on 06.06.2023)
10.12552 Kamakhya-SMVB Bengaluru (journey commencing on 07.06.2023)
Diversion of trains(In South Eastern Railway & East Cost Railway System ):
1.15644 (Kamakhya - Puri) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 Will be diverted via Kharagpur-Tata Nagar - Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Singapur Road.
2.12508 (Silchar - Thiruvananthapuram) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 Will be diverted via Kharagpur-Tata Nagar - Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Singapur Road.
3.22504 (Dibrugarh - Kanniyakumari) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 Will be diverted via Kharagpur-Tata Nagar - Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Singapur Road.
4.07047 (Dibrugarh -Secunderabad ) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 Will be diverted via Kharagpur-Tata Nagar - Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Singapur Road.
5.12509 (SMVB Bengaluru -Guwahati ) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 Will be diverted via Vizianagram – Titlagarh- Jharsuguda – Tata Nagar.
6.15929 (Tambaram – New Tinsukia) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 will be diverted via Ranital – Jaroli.
7.22503 (Kanniyakumari -Dibrugarh) Journey commencing on 01.06.23 will be diverted via Sambalpur- Jharsuguda – Rourkela – Tata Nagar-Kharagpur-Bhattanagar.
8. 22612 (New Jalpaiguri – Chennai Central) Journey commencing on 02.06.23 will be diverted via Asansol – Anara – Chandil -Songari – Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur - Singapur Road.
9. 12503 (SMVB Bengaluru- Agartala) Journey commencing on 02.06.23 will be diverted via Kapilas Road- Jaroli- Dangoaposi-Tata Nagar-Kharagpur-Bhattanagar.
10. 22644 (Patna – Ernakulam) Journey commencing on 02.06.23 will be diverted via Adra- Chandil- Chakradharpur- Rourkela- Jharsukuda- Visakhapatnam.
11. 15630 (Silghat Town- Tambaram) Journey commencing on 02.06.23 will be diverted via Asansol- Chandil – Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Sambalpur City -Angul - Cuttack.
12. 07029 (Agartala-Secunderabad) Journey commencing on 02.06.23 will be diverted via Bhattanagar- Kharagpur-Tata Nagar- Jharsuguda- Sambalpur City – Angul – Cuttack.
13. 18420 (Jaynagar-Puri) Journey commencing on 03.06.23 will be diverted via Asansol – Joychandi Pahar – Chandil – Banspani – Jaroli.
14. 15643 (Puri-Kamakhya) Journey commencing on 03.06.23 Will be diverted via Cuttack- Sambalpur City – Jharsuguda -Raurkela- Tata Nagar – Asanboni – Kharagpur.
15. 22503 (Kanniyakumari – Dibrugarh) Journey commencing on 03.06.23 Will be diverted via Vizianagaram – Titlagarh – Sambalpur – Jharsuguda – Rourkela – Tata Nagar – Asanboni - Kharagpur.
PM Narendra Modi was briefed by Union Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other officials about the Odisha train accident
NDRF teams at the site. Credit: Twitter/@NDRFHQ
After taking stock of situation at Balasore crash site, PM Modi leaves for hospital
NDRF personnel during the search and rescue operation after an accident involving Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train, in Balasore district, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Credit: PTI Photo
CarryMinati announces charity stream for Odisha train accident
Odisha train accident: Watch drone visuals from the crash
Visuals from site of Odisha train accident where PM Modi has reached
Odisha train accident: List of helpline numbers
West Bengal government's emergency control room number: 033- 22143526/ 22535185
RailMadad helpline: 044- 25354771
Howrah station helpline number: 033 – 26382217
Kharagpur station helpline numbers: - 8972073925, 9332392339
Balasore station helpline number: 8249591559, 7978418322
Shalimar station helpline number: 9903370746
Bhadrak Helpline number: 7894099579 & 9337116373
Jajpur KeonjharRoad Helplinenumber: 9676974398
Cuttack Helpline number: 8455889917
Odisha government's helpline number : 06782-262286.
Chennai Railway station helpline number: 044- 25330952
Santragachi Helpline number : 8109289460 & 8340649469
Bhubaneswar Helpline number: 06742534027
Modi arrives at site of train crash
Over 3000 units of blood collected since last night in Cuttack, Balasore and Bhadrak
Railway Minister Aswani Vaishnaw apprised Modi about accident and rescue operation
'Within span of 30 seconds there were so many injured, dead & cries of help everywhere,' a passenger recounts
PM Modi reaches Balasore accident site
Spoke to Odisha CM, assured him 'all possible support' from Chhattisgarh: Baghel
Rishi Sunak mourns loss of lives in Odisha train accident
PM, Rlys minister have to answer why such things are happening and who is responsible for this: Kharge on Odisha train tragedy
Dalai Lama mourned the loss of several lives in Odisha train tragedy
Abhishek Banerjee to cancel all political events scheduled for the day due to Odisha train crash
Aerial view of the train accident site in Odisha’s Balasore
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge issues statement over Odisha train accident
Total of 635 survivors at West Bengal's Howrah railway station, say police
West Bengal: Two types of arrangements are made here at Howrah station, one from the railway side and the other by the Howrah district management. A total of 635 people are here. We will try our best to provide all necessary help: Anupam Singh, DCP North, Howrah
Embassy of Italy in New Delhi tweets condolences over Odisha accident deaths
No reports of anyone from Tamil Nadu among identified dead bodies yet: Official
"We have not got any report of anybody from Tamil Nadu in the identified dead bodies till now. There are a large number of unidentified for which the Railway is running a train from Chennai in the evening. Any family member of passengers who are not in touch with them can take the train and come here to Bhadrak..," says Kumar Jayant, Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary- Revenue and Disaster Management. (ANI)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condoles Odisha accident deaths
1257 reserved passengers onboard Coromandel Express, 1039 reserved passengers onboard Yashwantpur Express: Govt sources
There were about 1257 reserved passengers onboard Coromandal Express and 1039 reserved passengers onboard Yashwantpur, says govt sources
Govt sources detail how the Odisha train accident took place
The Coromandal Express train met with an accident and dashed with stationery goods train at Bahanaga Bazar station. The train was going at full speed as it was not supposed to stop at the station. The impact was such that its 21 coaches derailed with its 3 coaches infringing on the other line (Dn line). Simultaneously, Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express was passing through Bahanaga Bazar station and collided, with its rearmost 2 coaches derailed: Govt Sources
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condoles loss of lives in Odisha train accident
Siddaramaiah deputes team to ensure safety of Kannadigas in Odisha train accident
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has deputed a team led by Minister Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in the Odisha train accident.
Bengal govt announces Rs 5 lakh each for the next of kin of victims from state
Putin sends his condolences to Murmu, Modi over Odisha train accident
“We share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident and wish a speedy recovery for those injured," a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin
Turkey extends its condolences to families of those who lost their lives
Pained at the train disaster in Odisha, extend deepest sympathy to bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi
I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, Congress Parliamentary Party. (ANI)
From what I saw, this is the biggest railway accident of the 21st century: Mamata
I have always urged that the basic infrastructure should be given priority: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
This is the biggest train accident of this century; toll may rise: Mamata Banerjee after reaching Balasore accident-site
We will provide Rs 5 Lakhs each to the people of our state and cooperate and work with the Railways and Odisha Government until the work is complete: Mamata Banerjee
We sent 40 ambulances yesterday and 70 today. 40 of our doctors have reached here and they are working: West Bengal CM and former Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee at the site of Balasore Train Accident
'Adequate compensation should be given (to families of victims),' says Congress leader Pawan Bansal
Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha's accident spot
Odisha train derailment: 110 passengers from Karnataka's Kalasa safe
All 110 passengers from Kalasa taluk involved in therailway accident in Odisha's Balasore are safe. A total of 110 people from various villages in Kalasa taluk were on a pilgrimage and left from Bengaluru on June 1.Additional DC Roopa B R said “all the 110 passengers were travelling together and have been contacted.” (DHNS)
Death toll in the Odisha train accident rises to 261
As per the information received till now, there are 261 casualties. Injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro: South Eastern Railway
PM leaving for Odisha's Balasore to review accident situation
Railway minister says rescue operation completed, restoration work has started
The rescue operation has been completed and restoration work has started. We will thoroughly investigate this incident and will ensure such incidents don't happen in future: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)
Salman Khan offers condolences to families of train accident victims
Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of Odisha train accident
Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of Odisha train accident
PM Modi, Amit Shah takes stock of Odisha tragedy
Congress demands time-bound report on inquiry panel's probe on train accident
Congress'sPrithviraj Chavan demands time-bound report on inquiry committee's investigation in Odisha train tragedy
Special train carrying stranded passengers from Odisha's Balasore arrives at Bengal's Howrah
Special train carrying stranded passengers from Odisha's Balasore arrives at Howrah railway station in West Bengal.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves for Odisha's Balasore
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves for Odisha's Balasore. She will take stock of the situation and meet the injured there.
Kohli, Gambhir condole victims of Odisha train tragedy
Railway spokesperson says rescue operation completed, restoration work to start
PM Modi to reach Balasore today, meet accident victims in hospital
Too early to talk about what went wrong, accidents are accidents: Former Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi
"It is too early to talk about it (what went wrong). (Once) we have the report of the inquiry committee, we understand what was the cause. Accidents are accidents,” says former Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi. (PTI)
Patnaik condoles accident victims, thanks locals for helping with evacuation efforts
Russian Ambassador to India condoles death of Odisha train accident
Congress says 'those responsible must resign'
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the loss of lives in Odisha accident
IAF deploys Mi-17 choppers for evacuation of casualties
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Mi-17 helicopters for evacuation of casualties.IAF is coordinating the rescue efforts with the civil administration and Indian Railways.
Help desk set up at Karnataka's Yeshwanthpur railway station for assistance
Justin Trudeau condoles train crash in Odisha
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Odisha's Balasore today to take stock of the situation
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Odisha's Balasore today to take stock of the situation and meet the injured.
JP Nadda condoles Odisha train accident, announces postponement of govt programmes for the day
PM Modi convenes meeting to review situation in relation to the rail accident, says govt sources
PMModi has convened a meeting to review the situation in relation to the rail accident: Govt of India Sources
Railway Minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw at the Odisha train accident site
Kerala CM condoles death in Odisha train tragedy
Army deployed to assist in evacuation and treatment of injured in train accident
Indian Army has been deployed to assist in evacuation and treatment of the injured citizen.Army medical and engineering teams with ambulances & support services have been deployed from Eastern command. The teams have been routed from multiple bases so as to reach the place of incident as early as possible. (DHNS)
Death toll of Odisha train tragedy at 238, says South Eastern Railway
Till now, there are 238 casualties. Around 650 injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro: South Eastern Railway
Naveen Patnaik reaches Balasore district hospital to meet injured passengers
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces a solatium of Rs 5 lakh to those who lost their lives in the train tragedy
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces a solatium of Rs 5 lakh to those who lost their lives in the train tragedy, also cancels all government and party programmes scheduled today. At least 35 people from TN are feared dead in the train accident
Odisha Chief Secretary updates on rescue work of train tragedy
Odisha Chief Secretary updates on rescue work of train tragedy: 7 NDRF, 5 ODRAF (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) and 24 fire service units, local police, and volunteers working in search and rescue
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin takes stock of the situation at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Chennai
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik arrives at the accident spot in Balasore
'Identified bodies being handed over to relatives, statutory procedure to be followed for unidentified victims'
The identified bodies either being handed over to their relatives or transported to their respective destinations after autopsy. Statutory procedure will be followed for the unidentified ones, says Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena
Our focus now is rescue and relief operations: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at train accident site in Odisha
Our focus now is rescue and relief operations: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at train accident site in Odisha
Tamil Nadu CM declares 1-day mourning over Odisha train derailment
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin declares one-day state mourning following the Balasore accident in Odisha
Odisha Health Minister says 'situation under control, rescue ops being carried out'
"The situation is under control. The search and rescue operations are being carried out": Odisha Health Minister Niranjan Pujari
Railway minister promises detailed high-level inquiry into Odisha train accident
"Our focus is on rescue and relief operations. Restoration will begin after clearance from district administration. A detailed high-level inquiry will be conducted and the rail safety commissioner will also do an independent inquiry: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI)
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches accident spot in Odisha's Balasore
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces one-day state mourning in view of train tragedy
TMC demands railway minister's resignation over Odisha accident
TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the Centre was spending crores of rupees on software to spy on opposition leaders while neglecting the installation of anti-collision devices in trains to prevent such accidents.
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