The Indian railway ministry has ordered an inquiry into the accident.
"Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse," Indian railway minister Suresh Prabu said. "I am personally monitoring situation."
Following the derailment, locals first rushed to the spot to help people trapped in the derailed coaches and subsequently informed the police and railway officials.
"Most of the rescue work was carried out by locals. Official assistance reached late," Atul Srivastava, a local volunteer, said.
The Indian government has announced a compensation of 7,792 U.S. dollars for each family that has lost a member in the accident, while the injured will be given an assistance of 1,558 dollars each.
Meanwhile, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief over the accident.
"Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased," Modi said and wished a speedy recovery for injured in the accident.
"Railways Ministry and Uttar Pradesh Government are doing everything possible and providing all assistance required in wake of the train derailment," Modi said.
In January this year, 39 people were killed and over 50 injured in train derailment in southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian government in 2017 announced an investment of over 137 billion dollars over a period of five years to boost railways and modernise it on new lines.
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