On Friday night, the Sabarmati Express (19168), travelling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near the Panaki area between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed, but luckily no one was killed. Some passengers suffered minor injuries. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM. A...
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piece of track was found at the scene, leading to suspicion of sabotage. A forensic team investigated and found a three-foot piece of track and a clump 80 meters away from the derailment site. They suspect the track piece was deliberately placed on the track using the clump. The police commissioner, however, stated that the track piece found did not have any signs of friction. The train driver claimed he applied emergency brakes due to stones on the track, causing the derailment. The police are questioning the driver again and investigating the disappearance of the stones. They are also examining CCTV footage from the area to identify any suspicious activity.The incident has caused disruption of train services for almost five hours. The incident is being investigated by intelligence agencies, RPF, and the Railway's SAG (Senior Administrative Grade) team.

On Friday, August 16, the Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) departed Varanasi City with over 1000 passengers. Early Saturday morning, the train derailed near Govindpuri, Kanpur, causing concern for the families of passengers who had boarded from Varanasi City and Varanasi Junction. Helpline numbers were provided at both stations (8887255804...
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for Varanasi City and 8303994411 for Varanasi Junction) to provide information and reassurance. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and passengers were transported to their destinations using alternative transportation. Passengers described feeling the train lurch and sway before it derailed, causing some passengers to fall from their seats. The derailment did not disrupt train service on the Kanpur-Jhansi route.

A Sabarmati Express train derailed between Bhimsen and Govindpuri stations in Kanpur. The General Manager of North Central Railway, Upendra Chandra Joshi, along with other senior officials, reached the accident site. The GM stated that the train's engine collided with a heavy object on the track. An investigation team has been...
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formed to determine the cause of the accident. Passengers were transported to Kanpur via buses and MEMU trains.

On Saturday around 2:30 am, the Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after its engine struck a boulder. The incident occurred 30 minutes after the train left Kanpur Central station near Bhimsen on the Jhansi route. The loco-pilot reported hitting an object between Govindpuri and Bhimsen. Thankfully,...
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no injuries were reported. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the incident on X, stating that the engine hit an object placed on the track, leading to derailment. He confirmed that no passengers or staff were injured and that a special train was arranged for passengers to continue their journey to Ahmedabad. The train's cattle guard was severely damaged, and an investigation is underway. The incident disrupted train traffic on the Jhansi-Kanpur route, with three trains cancelled and eight diverted to alternative routes. Efforts are underway to clear the track.