North East Express derails: 4 dead, over 70 injured, inquiry ordered 

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Departing from Delhi’s Anand Vihar terminal at 7:40 am on Wednesday, the North East Express was en route to Kamakhya, near Guwahati. Tragically, the train derailed at 9:53 p.m. on the same day during its nearly 33-hour journey.

23 Coaches Derailed

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Fatal Derailment

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High-Level Inquiry

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Ex-Gratia Announced

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Bihar Government’s Aid

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CM’s Statement

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Restoration Priority

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Casualty Count

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RPF’s Injury Report

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Relief Train Boarded

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Track Clearance

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Injured at AIIMS-Patna

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Route Diversion

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