Train derail: Railway Minister announces inquiry, ex-gratia

The Commissioner Railway Safety will conduct a detailed inquiry into the train mishap and submit the report at the earliest, Railway spokesperson Anil Saxena said.

"The Railway Minister has announced the ex-gratia of Rs two lakh each for the kin of the passengers killed in the train mishap near Kuneri station, while Rs 50,000 will be given to those who have grievously injured,"  he said.

"Railways will give Rs 25,000 to those who have received minor injury," Saxena further added.

Four coaches of nine derailed coaches have been capsized in the accident killing 32 passengers and injuring many.

This is the third serious train accident in the last three months with the last two happened near Kanpur.