Rajdhani Express Derails After Hitting Elephant Herd; Passengers Safe, Elephants Die

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News18•20-12-2025, 08:03
Rajdhani Express Derails After Hitting Elephant Herd; Passengers Safe, Elephants Die
- •Sairang-New Delhi (20507) Rajdhani Express collided with an elephant herd at 130-140 kmph on December 20, 2025, 2:17 AM.
- •The collision caused the engine and five coaches to derail between Jamunamukh and Kampur railway sections.
- •Passengers were safe, but several elephants tragically died in the accident.
- •Loco pilot applied emergency brakes, preventing a larger disaster, despite the area not being an official 'elephant corridor'.
- •Railway administration swiftly responded, ensuring passenger safety and arranging onward travel from Guwahati.
Why It Matters: Rajdhani Express derailed after hitting elephants; passengers safe, but wildlife perished.
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