Following a train accident in Tamil Nadu where a goods train collided with the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for its lack of action in preventing such incidents. He also questioned how many more families must suffer before the government takes accountability and ensures the safety of train travel. The incident has raised concerns and led to a high-level enquiry being ordered by the Railways. This is not the first time Gandhi has targeted the government over train accidents and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined in, stating that the government has ignored its responsibility for safe train travel.
Chaos ensued on Friday night when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, causing injuries to over 10 people. Drone footage of the aftermath has revealed the extent of the destruction, prompting outrage from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. In the wake of the accident, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin called for stronger measures to prevent such incidents, as officials worked to safely transport affected passengers to their destinations.
In a near-collision between the Mysuru-Dharbhanga Bagmati Express and a goods train, the impact and safety measures of the empty train and LHB coaches limited the number of injuries to about 20 out of more than 1,000 passengers. Similar circumstances in a previous accident resulted in more than 900 injuries and 290 deaths, emphasizing the importance of empty and lighter trains in minimizing casualties. The accident was caused by a possible signal failure and will be further investigated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
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 rural northeastern region of India, near the towns of Darjeeling and Kolkata, was the site of a horrific railroad accident early Monday morning. The unassuming and heavily used Chicken's Neck corridor, which connects the remote Northeast parts of India to the rest of the country, saw a goods train crashing into the Silchar-Kolkata Kanchanjunga Express. Nine individuals lost their lives in the tragedy. However, the main terminal of the Kanchanjunga Express proceeded unharmed and was later able to proceed to its final destination. Furthermore, the West Bengal State administration recently repaired the tracks near the mishap area and the trains can begin their trips along the route again.