Rescue operations after Bangalore Ernakulam Express Derails.Reuters 
Rescue operations after Bangalore Ernakulam Express DerailsReuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the family members of the deceased in the Friday train mishap near Anekal, Bangalore on Friday.
"Saddened by the loss of lives due to derailment of Bangalore-Ernakulam express. Condolences to the families of the deceased," Modi said in a statement.
"I wish the injured a speedy recovery. Railway minister and officials are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring timely relief," he added.
Twelve passengers were killed and 30 injured when the Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derailed at around 7:30 am on Friday. D8 and D9 coaches, which had around 109 passengers, were the worst affected.
Latest reports suggest that the death toll is likely to increase.
Helpline Numbers
Thiruvananthapuram - 0471 2321205, 2321237, 09746769960 ,
Ernakulam-0484-2100317, 0813699773, 09539336040
Ernakulm town-0484-2398200
Trichur-04872424148, 2430060,
Aluva-0484-2624143
Check the photos of the train mishap below:
Inter city express train between #Bangalore and #Ernakulam derails between Hosur and Varthur. pic.twitter.com/bN3JsOz123 via @adithya_krsna
— Tinu Cherian Abraham (@tinucherian) February 13, 2015
#Ernakulam #Bangalore intercity express derailed on http://t.co/wGPUgFZwVi speaks a lot from the spot @tinucherian pic.twitter.com/Zxuq8ygpSD — Atul Chaturvedi (@atulchaturvedi) February 13, 2015
Dear Libtards, these"Hindu militants" in "ill fitting khaki nickers"are always first to provide help! #RSS #Ernakulam pic.twitter.com/KVOD9f2lxy
— Yashasvi (@rsyashasvi) February 14, 2015
#Ernakulam #Bangalore intercity express derailed on http://t.co/wGPUgFZwVi speaks a lot from the spot @tinucherian pic.twitter.com/1RXfb6fYQ6 — Atul Chaturvedi (@atulchaturvedi) February 13, 2015
#Ernakulam #Bangalore intercity express derailed on http://t.co/wGPUgFZwVi speaks a lot from the spot @tinucherian pic.twitter.com/1RXfb6fYQ6
— Atul Chaturvedi (@atulchaturvedi) February 13, 2015
Two foreigners (probably from #Poland) among 18 injured in #Bangalore-#Ernakulam #Train #derailment. Rescue underway pic.twitter.com/15QGuJFMZc — Rakesh Prakash (@rakeshprakash1) February 13, 2015
Kochi intercity @rakeshsingh1967: Intercity train between #Bangalore and #Ernakulam derails near hosurn.pic.twitter.com/QRSK9Vfw8J
— Brahma Narayanan (@brahma_n) February 13, 2015
