The Central Railway successfully restored the train services on Down line between Lahavit and Devlali in its Bhusaval division within less than 24 hours. Around 500 hundred workers and officials worked round the clock. Maintenance vehicles cleared from site to the nearest station at around 2.15 pm. After that track is safe for train operation given by the appropriate authority. Godan Express was the first passed site cautiously.
Due to this incidence 12 trains were cancelled, 19 trains diverted and 8 trains short terminated/ short originated. 28 Additional counters were also opened for a refund at all major stations for the convenience of passengers whose trains cancelled or desired to cancel the journey due to diversion.
When asked about the estimated loss due to this derailment, a CR spokesperson said, it is yet to be calculated. However, sources said that over 2500 passengers of the affected routes cancelled their tickets and get a refund of over Rs 10 lakh from the railway.
Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager of Central Railway camped at the site till the first train passed over the restored line. Along with other Principal Heads of the Departments of Central Railway, the Division railway manager of Bhusaval division S.S. Kedia and Railway Board officials were also present to monitor the restoration work.
All the derailed coaches were rerailed/toppled and the restoration of the track was done in a record time of 23 hours. About 500 officers and other staff worked round the clock. 4 JCBs, 5 Poclaine, 8 Hydra and 2 Accident Relief Trains were pressed into service for restoration. Approximately 250 to 300 meters track was replaced to restore the train operations. The track and overhead equipment was given safely after the trials. The section was cleared at 2.15 pm and the first train 11055 LTT- Gorakhpur passed on the restored track at 2.55 pm.
Earlier 12 rear coaches of Train No. 11061 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Jaynagar Pawan Express wetr derailed between Lahavit and Devlali near Nashik on Down line at around 3.10 pm on April 3rd, 2022. The lead portion which was on track was moved to Nashik Road with passengers and 11 buses were arranged for stranded passengers of derailed coaches to Nashik Road station. An empty spare rake was sent from Mumbai to Nashik Road for the onward journey of the stranded passengers of Train No. 11061 which left Nashik Road station at 11.55 pm on 3rd April 2022.
Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) of Central circle Manoj Arora will conduct a statutory inquiry into the Pawan Express derailment on April 6th from 10 am to 6 pm at Nasik Road station. Apart from that railway also nominated a high-level committee to enquire the matter and ascertain the cause of derailment.
