In a successful test, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the trial of the Automatic Train Protection System called 'Kavach' between Sawai Madhopur and Indargarh Railway stations in West Central Railway Zone. During the test, the Kavach system automatically stopped the train at various speed restrictions and also activated the whistle at a level crossing when the driver failed to do so. With this advanced safety system, train accidents due to human error can potentially be avoided.
In a miraculous turn of events, a tragedy was narrowly avoided in Kanpur as a loco pilot spotted an LPG cylinder on the train tracks and applied emergency brakes, preventing a derailment. Despite the close call, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian railways and the need for stricter safety measures.
The fifth day of the 2024 Paris Paralympics saw India making history as shuttler Kumar Nitesh and javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched gold medals in their respective events. Nitesh, who lost his leg in a train accident, beat Tokyo silver-medallist Daniel Bethell in a thrilling final to win gold in the men's singles SL3 category. Later in the evening, Antil defended his Paralympic title by setting a new Games record in the javelin throw event.
A major train derailment occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday morning, causing the derailment of 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that the engine hit an object on the tracks causing the accident. No injuries have been reported and alternate transportation arrangements have been made for passengers. The incident is currently being investigated by Indian and Uttar Pradesh authorities, with several train diversions and cancellations in place.
Ones Category: International Title: West Bengal couple escapes narrow death in Indian train accident A couple from West Bengal, Shyamaprasad Halder and Anjana Halder, had a close call when 18 coaches of their train bound for Mumbai derailed in Jharkhand. As they shared their account of the accident, they revealed that their cabin was one of the 18 at the rear end of the train that derailed. Fortunately, they were spared by a deep ditch near the derailment site. The injured were taken to a local hospital and the rest of the passengers were transported by train to Chakradharpur, but the couple's families were relieved to hear they were safe.
An early morning derailment on Tuesday left two passengers dead and 50 injured as the Howrah-CSMT Express train derailed between Rajkharsawan and Badabambo stations in Jharkhand. The Chakradharpur railway division quickly responded with rescue and relief operations, with senior officials and a relief train arriving at the scene. Train operations in the affected section have been halted, causing cancellations and alternative routes for other trains. The process of removing the derailed coaches and aiding trapped passengers is still underway as authorities investigate the cause of the accident.
A horrific train accident in the Chakradharpur railway division of Jharkhand claims the lives of two passengers and injures 50 others. The Howrah-CSMT Express bound for Mumbai derailed between Rajkharsawan and Badabambo stations, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. Despite rescue and relief efforts, many passengers have been admitted to hospitals, and train operations on the Tatanagar-Chakradharpur section have been halted. The process of removing derailed coaches and rescuing survivors is currently underway, as officials and emergency teams rush to the scene.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her frustration with the central government on Tuesday, as another train accident occurred in Jharkhand. Banerjee questioned the government's governance and the continuous series of train accidents, which have become a frequent occurrence. She also questioned whether there will be an end to the government's negligence towards the safety of train passengers.
A devastating train accident occurred today on the Howrah-Mumbai route, leaving one person dead and nearly 60 injured. The Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, colliding with an earlier derailed goods train. Rescue and relief efforts are currently underway, while rail operations have been halted in the area and trains are being rerouted. An investigation is now being conducted to determine the cause of the accident. Di individual wonders A train accident on the Howrah-Mumbai route has caused chaos and devastation, leaving one person dead and nearly 60 injured. The Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, colliding with a derailed goods train. The Indian railways are actively assisting with relief and rescue operations, while multiple trains have been cancelled or rerouted. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
The All India Loco Running Staff Association's South Zone president, R Kumaresan, led a group of loco drivers who met with Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi to discuss the pressing issue of safety concerns faced by drivers and passengers in the Indian Railways. Loco pilots highlighted the long working hours, with some working up to 16 hours a day, lack of adequate weekly rest, and inadequate leave to attend to their domestic responsibilities as major issues affecting their job performance. The memorandum presented to Gandhi also pointed out that the inadequate weekly rest allotted to loco pilots has been a major cause for incidents of overshooting red signals. The association is calling for immediate action and resolution to these pressing problems to ensure the safety of all involved in the Indian Railways.