SEALDAH DIVISION CONDUCTED MOCK DRILL FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXERCISE AT SODEPUR
Kolkata, August 28th 2025. As a part of Railways’ relentless endeavour to assess preparedness and augment the ability of disaster management, Sealdah Division has conducted a full scale drill at Sodepur today (28.08.25). As a part of the drill, it was reported that Train No. 00113 Sealdah – Lalgola passenger special, while passing Sodepur station, got derailed and passengers of two (2) General Class Chair Car coaches (ER 032612 & ER 032614) were affected 4 passengers died, 12 passengers grievously injured & 18 passengers sustained simple injury. Accident Relief Medical Van and Accident Relief Train were called for rescue operations. Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Van/Beliaghata and Accident Relief Train/ Beliaghata proceeded to the site. 140 Ton crane, Accident Relief Train & Medical Van from Sealdah were also rushed to the accident site. The team of Sealdah Division and National Disaster Relief ...