On Saturday, the Sabarmati Express (Train No. 19168) derailed between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations in Kanpur, completely disrupting rail traffic on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed. The down line was operational after 314 minutes, and the up line resumed service after 29 hours and 14 minutes....
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The derailment caused a disruption in the movement of 56 trains, and 18 trains were canceled on Sunday, in addition to 14 canceled on Saturday. An investigation is underway into the incident, and a senior administrative grade committee has been formed to investigate the potential sabotage, which includes a boulder found on the track 71 minutes after the incident. The police are also investigating the incident, which has been registered as a case against an unknown person at Kalyanpur police station.

On the night of Friday, August 16th, the Sabarmati Express derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur. The derailment resulted in 22 coaches leaving the tracks, and preliminary investigations suggest a collision with a heavy object on the tracks between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations. As a consequence of the accident, the railway...
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authorities have implemented changes to the routes of several trains. The Gwalior-Barauni Mail, originally scheduled to run via Jhansi-Orai-Kanpur, is now diverted through Bhind-Etawah-Kanpur. Trains operating between Kanpur and Jhansi are also being routed through Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior. Furthermore, several trains, including the Gwalior-Etawah, Gwalior-Bhind, Lucknow Jn.-Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Express, Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kushinagar Express, and Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express, have been affected. Additionally, the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Special Fare Special Train is being rerouted via Gwalior-Bhind-Etawah to reach Kanpur from Jhansi. Passengers traveling to Ahmedabad aboard the Sabarmati Express were also transported from Kanpur station via a special train through Etawah-Bhind-Gwalior.

The 19168 Sabarmati Express, en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near Panaki between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations at approximately 2:30 AM. Twenty-two coaches, including the engine, derailed with a loud bang. The derailment resulted in one injury, a 23-year-old man named Shivam Mishra, who was taken to Hallet Hospital. ...
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All passengers were safely transferred to Kanpur Central Station via MEMU trains and buses and sent onward to their destinations by special train. The cause of the derailment is believed to be a collision between the engine and a boulder near Panaki, leading to the derailment of all coaches. A high-level investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident. The train carried 1641 passengers, and chaos ensued as they were thrown about due to the impact. A passenger assistance center has been set up at Kanpur Central Station for any information and assistance.

A train accident involving the Sabarmati Express occurred 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. After inspecting the scene, the General Manager stated that the train engine had collided with a heavy...
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object placed on the tracks. He added that an investigation team has been formed and the cause of the accident will be known after the report is submitted. Passengers are currently being transported to Kanpur via buses and MEMU trains.

On August 17, 2024, the 19168 Sabarmati Express, traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near Bhimsen station in Kanpur around 2:30 AM. The incident caused no casualties or damage to property. The driver reported that a boulder struck the engine, causing significant damage to the engine's cattle guard. A relief...
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train was dispatched from Kanpur Central, and a passenger assistance center was established at the station. The Railway administration provided alternative transport for passengers via buses and a special train. Additionally, several trains were canceled or had their routes altered due to the derailment. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the derailment occurred due to an object on the track, and investigations by the IB and UP Police are ongoing.