Three coaches of Ujjain Express derail in Rishikesh; probe ordered
No passengers were on board the train at that time, officials said.
Three coaches of Ujjain Express derailed during roputine maintenance on Monday night. Three coaches of Ujjain Express derailed near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Monday night, news agency ANI reported.
Train number 14317 Lakshmibai Nagar-Yog Nagari Express was undergoing routine maintenance at Yog Nagari Rishikesh Yard in Khand Village area when the accident took place around 10 PM. It was an empty rake, and hence, no passengers were hurt, said a senior official of Moradabad Division told indianexpress.com.
#WATCH | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand | Morning visuals from the spot where three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed in the Khand village area near the Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station yesterday night. No passengers were on board the train at the time of the accident. pic.twitter.com/TRjraIEi1G
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026
The accident did not impact the main line, and the train services continued smoothly, said the official
As crowds gathered at the site following the incident, the Government Railway Police (GRP) cleared the spot.
According to initial findings, the train’s brakes failed during routine maintenance.
The Railway Department has started its probe.
— with inputs from ANI
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