Key Takeaways
- The Meghalaya government activated helpline numbers to support stranded passengers.
- Chief Minister Conrad Sangma coordinated with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for emergency response.
- Assistance contacts include numbers for the Ri‑Bhoi District transport officer and Meghalaya House in Guwahati.
Shillong: The Meghalaya government has activated helpline numbers for citizens needing assistance after the 12506 Delhi‑Kamakhya North East Express derailment near Raghunathpur station in Bihar’s Buxar district on Wednesday night.
Officials have shared contact details, including the Chief Minister’s line and local transport officers, to ensure swift coordination and support for affected passengers.
“We are in touch with the railway authorities and have been monitoring the situation. Citizens of Meghalaya can reach out to state authorities for assistance. Helpline No. 18003453644,” Chief Minister Conrad Sangma posted on his social media platform, X.
Further, in case of emergency, citizens can contact K. Thabah, Meghalaya House Guwahati – 7896167945, I Kharmon, District Transport Officer, Ri-Bhoi District – 887003923, Richie Momin – 9615208771, and Hubert Nongbri – 7005627065 for coordination and redressal of issues.
In another post, the Chief Minister said that he had spoken to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about the train derailment.
“Spoke to Sh @AshwiniVaishnaw ji on the #NorthEastExpress train derailment at #Buxar. He informed that all injured passengers are being taken to hospitals, and trains to ferry passengers for onward journey have started. Our state officials are in touch to ensure that residents from Meghalaya are being provided assistance,” Sangma wrote on X.
