The Prime Minister has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the derailment of the Gyaneshwari Express near Sardiya in West Bengal. The Prime Minister has asked the Railway and other to ensure that all assistance is provided to the bereaved families, those injured and other passengers.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured.