Two killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derail in Jharkhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derail in Jharkhand

The Hindu  

Two persons were killed, and five others were injured after 18 coaches of Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand early on Tuesday. Safety ignored: Lalu Former Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad slammed the Central government over the accident and said “safety of passengers is being ignored in the Railways”. “INDIA bloc and Hemant Soren ji have no hand in this ”, said Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in a post on social media, while urging the Central government to ask Railway Minister “to stop making reels and pay attention to Railways”. Among those trains which were short terminated were: 18114 Bilaspur - Tatanagar Express, which started its journey on July 29 was halted at Rourkela; 18190 Ernakulam - Tatanagar Express, which started its journey on July 28, was short terminated at Chakradharpur; 18011 Howrah - Chakradharpur Express, which commenced its journey on July 30, was short terminated at Adra; and 18110 Itwari - Tatanagar Express, which started on July 30, was short terminated at Bilaspur.

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1 killed, 2 injured in dispute over seating on Begumpura express near Lucknow
2 weeks, 3 days ago

1 killed, 2 injured in dispute over seating on Begumpura express near Lucknow

India Today  

A man was killed, and two others were injured following a dispute over seating arrangements on the Begumpura Express, travelling from Jammu Tawi to Varanasi. According to the police, the altercation began when Tauheed, a resident of Jagdishpur in Amethi, boarded the general coach of the train at Lucknow, where a group of men from Sultanpur were already seated. The …

17 Wagons Of Freight Train Derail On Bilaspur-Katni Route, Traffic Disrupted
3 weeks, 6 days ago

17 Wagons Of Freight Train Derail On Bilaspur-Katni Route, Traffic Disrupted

ABP News  

Pendra Marwahi: A major train accident occurred on the Bilaspur-Katni rail route Tuesday, as a coal-laden freight train derailed near the Bhanwartank Railway Station. The mishap disrupted overhead electric wires and signal poles, leaving train traffic on both the up and down routes completely halted. Negligence Case Registered Over Worker’s Death At Bullet Train Casting Yard In another update, a …

Jharkhand: Coach of Jhajha-Bardhaman passenger train derails after being hit by truck | VIDEO
1 month ago

Jharkhand: Coach of Jhajha-Bardhaman passenger train derails after being hit by truck | VIDEO

India TV News  

A train accident was reported in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district on Tuesday. According to the Railways authorities, a coach of a passenger train derailed after being hit by a truck. Eastern Railways CPRO Kaushik Mitra said the train movement on the track has been affected and efforts to restore the train services on the route have been underway. 3 coaches of …

Telangana train accident: Goods train derails near Peddapalli. Check full list of cancelled, diverted trains today
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana train accident: Goods train derails near Peddapalli. Check full list of cancelled, diverted trains today

Live Mint  

Nearly 37 passenger trains were cancelled, and more than 10 other trains were affected after a goods train carrying iron ore derailed in the Peddapalli district in Telangana, South Central Railway told PTI on Wednesday. As restoration work is underway, the Indian Railways' South Central Railway has cancelled 37 passenger trains scheduled for Wednesday and diverted over 10 trains, with …

Bihar news: Railways porter gets trapped while moving train coaches in Begusarai, dies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar news: Railways porter gets trapped while moving train coaches in Begusarai, dies

Live Mint  

In a sad incident, a railway porter was killed during a shunting operation at Barauni Junction in Bihar's Begusarai on Saturday, NDTV quoted a police office official as saying. Three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar SF Express, including a parcel van and two passenger coaches, derailed near Nalpur Station in the South Eastern Railway division in Howrah, according to the …

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah; no casualties reported
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah; no casualties reported

The Hindu  

In the early morning of Saturday, three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad–Shalimar Weekly Express derailed near Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail According to South Eastern Railway officials, “All passengers of the derailed train have been evacuated and sent by 10 bus to their destinations. After sending all passengers to their destination we also begin restoration work,” …

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail near Howrah; check helpline numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail near Howrah; check helpline numbers

Live Mint  

West Bengal News: Three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar SF Express, including a parcel van and two passenger coaches, derailed near Nalpur Station in the South Eastern Railway division in Howrah, according to the CPRO of South-Eastern Railway. "A total of 3 coaches of the 22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express have derailed, including one parcel van and 2 coaches," CPRO …

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail near Nalpur Station Bengal's Howrah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail near Nalpur Station Bengal's Howrah

Hindustan Times  

Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah on Saturday morning. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah on Saturday morning. 032229-3764 Howrah 75950 74714 Over the last five years, 351 people died and 970 were injured in 200 consequential railway accidents, The Hindu reported citing data shared by the …

West Bengal: Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail in Nalpur | VIDEO
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail in Nalpur | VIDEO

India TV News  

West Bengal train derailment: A train accident occurred in Nalpur today where around three coaches of 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Weekly Express derailed and went off the tracks. "A total of 3 coaches including one parcel van of the Secunderabad Shalimar SF Express derailed near Nalpur Station of the South Eastern Railway division. Railway 63764 P&T 032229-3764 According to the railways, …

Railway employee crushed to death during shunting of Lucknow-Barauni Express in Bihar's Begusarai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Railway employee crushed to death during shunting of Lucknow-Barauni Express in Bihar's Begusarai

India TV News  

In a tragic accident, a railway employee lost his life during the shunting of the Lucknow-Barauni Express in Bihar's Begusarai district. However, before the task could be completed, the shunting engine loco pilot moved backwards due to which Raut got trapped between the engine and the parcel coach. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Weekly Express derailes The tragic accident comes amid the rise …

Four Injured in Explosion on Howrah Mail Coach in Punjab
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four Injured in Explosion on Howrah Mail Coach in Punjab

India TV News  

Four people were injured in an explosion in a train near Sirhind railway station in Fatehgarh district of Punjab. The explosion occurred after a plastic bucket containing firecrackers exploded in a general coach of the Howrah Mail. Four passengers, including a woman, were injured in the incident. The preliminary investigation suggests that the explosion took place in a plastic bucket, …

Nine Injured in Mumbai Stampede at Bandra Train Station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nine Injured in Mumbai Stampede at Bandra Train Station

India Today  

A stampede incident occurred at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus station today, resulting in nine injuries. The incident occurred due to the festive rush ahead of Diwali, with two passengers trying to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express. The injured have been shifted to Bhabha Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

Bihar: Train engine derails near Muzaffarpur railway station, no casualties reported
3 months ago

Bihar: Train engine derails near Muzaffarpur railway station, no casualties reported

India TV News  

A special train en route from Muzaffarpur to Pune encountered a derailment near Muzaffarpur Railway Station when its engine went off the tracks. Meanwhile, it is pertinent to note that today's development comes days after four wagons of a goods train coming from Bhilai derailed between Muzaffarpur and Samastipur in Bihar on Wednesday. The late-evening incident happened near Narayanpur railway …

Madhya Pradesh train derailment: Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derail; no passenger injured
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh train derailment: Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derail; no passenger injured

The Hindu  

Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derailed on Saturday morning when it was approaching the Jabalpur station in Madhya Pradesh, railway officials said. "Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Superfast Express derailed when the train was approaching platform number 6 of the Jabalpur station," an official said. "Two coaches adjoining the engine got derailed, but fortunately, no passenger was injured in …

Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derail in MP, no passenger injured
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derail in MP, no passenger injured

New Indian Express  

JABALPUR: Two coaches of Indore-Jabalpur Express train derailed on Saturday morning when it was approaching the Jabalpur station in Madhya Pradesh, railway officials said. "Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Superfast Express derailed when the train was approaching platform number 6 of the Jabalpur station," an official said. The derailment occurred at 5.38 am when the train was about to enter …

22 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail near Kanpur
4 months ago

22 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail near Kanpur

Hindustan Times  

Kanpur: As many as 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh around 2.30am on Saturday after the engine hit a boulder, officials aware of the incident said. According to railway officials, the coaches derailed 30 minutes after the train left the Kanpur Central Railway station near Bhimsen on the Jhansi route. Union railway minister Ashwini …

Kanpur Train Derailment: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sabarmati Express Incident
4 months ago

Kanpur Train Derailment: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sabarmati Express Incident

ABP News  

A train accident occurred between Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh. The Sabarmati Express, train number 19168, derailed in a block section between the two stations. The loco pilot stated that initially, it appears that a boulder struck the engine, severely damaging and bending the engine's cattle guard, which led to the train's derailment. Upon receiving news of the …

Kanpur Train Derailment: Sabarmati Express Accident, Over 20 Coaches Derailed | Breaking News
4 months ago

Kanpur Train Derailment: Sabarmati Express Accident, Over 20 Coaches Derailed | Breaking News

ABP News  

A train accident occurred between Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh. The Sabarmati Express, train number 19168, derailed in a block section between the two stations. Upon receiving news of the accident, Kanpur DM Rakesh Kumar Singh and ADM rushed to the site to assess the situation, and rescue and relief operations were initiated immediately. The Indian Railways has …

Sabarmati Express derailment: Check complete list of trains cancelled, diverted here
4 months ago

Sabarmati Express derailment: Check complete list of trains cancelled, diverted here

Live Mint  

As many as 20 coaches of the 19168 Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur during the wee hours of Saturday. Another train has been prepared in Kanpur to take the passengers to their respective destinations.” Here is the list of trains affected: Cancellations • Train 01823/01824 on 17.08.24 • Train 11109 on 17.08.24 • Train 14110/14109 …

Two coaches of passenger train derail in Madhya Pradesh
4 months, 1 week ago

Two coaches of passenger train derail in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

Two coaches of a passenger train derailed on Monday evening when it was entering the Itarsi railway junction in Madhya Pradesh, officials said. A senior railway official at the Bhopal Division told The Hindu that the fourth and fifth coaches of the Rani Kamlapati-Saharsa passenger train derailed from the track at 6.10 p.m. as the train was entering Itarsi’s platform …

Why do trains keep getting derailed in India?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why do trains keep getting derailed in India?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two people were killed and …

Two dead, eight injured in Jharkand train accident
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two dead, eight injured in Jharkand train accident

Hindustan Times  

Two people were killed and eight injured after 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed when its engine had a “side collision” with a goods train that went off the tracks before the accident in Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a series of railway disasters across the country in recent months that prompted authorities …

Train Accidents In India: 20 Lives Lost In 45 days. What's Making Train Journey A Death Ride?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Train Accidents In India: 20 Lives Lost In 45 days. What's Making Train Journey A Death Ride?

ABP News  

Train Accident News: The frequent train tragedies continue to raise serious safety concerns. July 30: Howrah-Mumbai Mail Derailed Early Tuesday morning, as many as 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed close to the Charadharpur division of Jharkhand, resulting in at least two deaths and 20 injuries. The Indian Railways has created an in-house Automatic Train Protection and Warning …

Howrah-CSMT Express train derails near Jharkhand's Chakradharpur, 2 Killed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Howrah-CSMT Express train derails near Jharkhand's Chakradharpur, 2 Killed

ABP News  

West Singhbhum, July 30 : A serious rail accident occurred early this morning near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, where several coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed, resulting in injuries to six people. Accident Relief Medical Equipment units, along with medical staff, were dispatched to the site to provide immediate medical assistance and attend to the injured passengers. Additionally, the Additional Divisional …

Train Services Hit, Help Desk Set Up As Howrah-Mumbai Mail Accident Claims 2 Lives — Updates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Train Services Hit, Help Desk Set Up As Howrah-Mumbai Mail Accident Claims 2 Lives — Updates

ABP News  

Mumbai-Howrah Train Accident Updates: Following the derailment of Howrah-Mumbai mail, at least five trains were cancelled and four were short terminated/short originated, South Eastern Railway said on Tuesday. At least two people were killed and 20 others sustained injuries after 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Badabamboo in Jharkhand on Tuesday. VIDEO | Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailment: A help desk …

5-6 People Reportedly Injured In Jharkhand Train Accident, Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5-6 People Reportedly Injured In Jharkhand Train Accident, Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News

ABP News  

Early on Tuesday, July 30, a train accident occurred in Chakradharpur, Jharkhand. Train number 12810, the Howrah-CST Express, derailed near Chakradharpur. Approximately five coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail Express derailed and subsequently crashed into the parked freight train. At the time of the derailment, a freight train was stationary on the adjacent track, and the derailed coaches collided with it.

Rescue And Relief Work In Progress After Mumbai-Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rescue And Relief Work In Progress After Mumbai-Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News

ABP News  

Early on Tuesday, July 30, a train accident occurred in Chakradharpur, Jharkhand. Train number 12810, the Howrah-CST Express, derailed near Chakradharpur. All injured passengers have received first aid from the Indian Railway medical team. Approximately five coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail Express derailed and subsequently crashed into the parked freight train. At the time of the derailment, a freight train …

Breaking News: Hawra Express Derails In Jharkhand, Several Passengers Injured | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking News: Hawra Express Derails In Jharkhand, Several Passengers Injured | ABP News

ABP News  

Early on Tuesday, July 30, a train accident occurred in Chakradharpur, Jharkhand. All injured passengers have received first aid from the Indian Railway medical team. Approximately five coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail Express derailed and subsequently crashed into the parked freight train. The railway authorities have confirmed that more than six people were injured and are being transported to the …

Jharkhand train updates: 2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches derail in Jharkhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand train updates: 2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches derail in Jharkhand

The Hindu  

July 30, 2024 12:18 Yet another rail accident but ‘PR machine of Fail Minister’ continues: Congress The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the train derailment in Jharkhand, saying since June the “Fail Minister” has “overseen three accidents” that have cumulatively cost 17 lives but there is “no accountability” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

Two killed, 20 injured as coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two killed, 20 injured as coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

Two persons were killed and 20 others injured after at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday. The Congress branded railway minister Ashwani Vaishnaw as a “failed minister” and claimed that there is “no accountability” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “new India.” West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wondered whether there will …

Jharkhand: 20 Injured As 18 Coaches Of Howrah-CSMT Express Derail, Railways Issue Helpline Numbers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand: 20 Injured As 18 Coaches Of Howrah-CSMT Express Derail, Railways Issue Helpline Numbers

ABP News  

Jharkhand Train Derailment: At least two people were killed and 20 others sustained injuries after 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Badabamboo in Jharkhand on Tuesday. According to media reports, the Howara-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in Jharkhand's Chakradharpur division. "At least 18 coaches of the 22-coach 12810 Howrah-Mumbai Mail via Nagpur derailed …

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Express train derail in Jharkhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Express train derail in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Two people died, and 20 others were injured after a Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed in the early hours of Tuesday. 14 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Express train derail in Jharkhand's Chakradharpur All the injured passengers have been given first aid, officials said. Railway officials said that the incident occurred after a goods train coming from the opposite side derailed and impacted …

Train derailment near U.P.’s Gonda: Death toll rises to four
5 months ago

Train derailment near U.P.’s Gonda: Death toll rises to four

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in Thursday’s Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district rose to four after the mutilated body of a 40-year-old male passenger was found on Friday morning, an official said. “The headless body was found that was later identified as that of Rajesh Rao, 40, son of Rampreet of Bariyarawa village of Maharajganj district,” said Uttar Pradesh …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Tragedy : Helpline numbers, diversions and cancellations
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Tragedy : Helpline numbers, diversions and cancellations

India Today  

A huge train tragedy struck in Gonda as the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed, prompting immediate rescue efforts led by CM Yogi Adityanath. Passengers with their bags stacked on the sides of the track, and there were reports of at least four people being killed, and 30 others injured after multiple coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment: Death toll rises to four, restoration work on
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment: Death toll rises to four, restoration work on

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The death toll in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident has gone up to four on Friday while the restoration work is underway at the site of the accident where the express train derailed in Gonda. “Rail recovery vans are carrying out restoration work at the accident site. Rail Line restoration work is underway, the train movement will be restored soon,” …

Gonda Accident: 3 Killed, Several Injured As Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails In UP
5 months ago

Gonda Accident: 3 Killed, Several Injured As Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails In UP

News 18  

Dibrugarh Express Train Accident LIVE: No Explosion In Train Accident, Says DGP Prashant Kumar The driver of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express claimed that he heard a loud explosion right before several coaches of the train derailed in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda on Thursday. Dibrugarh Express Train Accident LIVE: Restoration Work Of Tracks Underway Restoration work is underway at the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment …

Dibrugarh Express accident: List of trains diverted on Gonda route
5 months ago

Dibrugarh Express accident: List of trains diverted on Gonda route

Hindustan Times  

Several trains have been diverted from their usual route due to the derailment of several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in the Gonda-Mankapur railway section in Uttar Pradesh. Trains along the same route as the Dibrugarh express, whose coaches got derailed in Gonda, UP, have been diverted The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train accident on Thursday has led to at least two …

PM, Railway Minister Must Take Responsibility for 'Lapses': Congress on Train Derailment in UP
5 months ago

PM, Railway Minister Must Take Responsibility for 'Lapses': Congress on Train Derailment in UP

News 18  

In the wake of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment, the Congress on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw must take responsibility of the ”massive lapses” and the Kavach anti-collision system should be installed expeditiously on all routes. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the derailment of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Uttar Pradesh is yet another instance of …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: TMC, Congress slam PM Modi, demand resignation of Railway Minister
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: TMC, Congress slam PM Modi, demand resignation of Railway Minister

Live Mint  

At least four people were killed and 20 others injured on Thursday after multiple coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: Cries, dust fill coaches as train derails Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: Congress calls for Railway Minister to resign “This is a matter of investigation. Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: No casualties reported …

2 killed, 7 injured as Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails in UP’s Gonda
5 months ago

2 killed, 7 injured as Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails in UP’s Gonda

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: At least two persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries after several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda station in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday afternoon, officials from the Northeastern Frontier Railways said. The officials said that the front five coaches of the train were derailed near Gonda Jn station between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway station. “Train …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda; 2 Dead, 20 Injured
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda; 2 Dead, 20 Injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: A passenger train derailed on Thursday in northern India, killing at least two passengers and injuring 20 others, a railroad official said. The train was on its way to Dibrugarh, a town in northeastern Assam state, from the northern city of Chandigarh when it derailed near the town of Gonda, causing six coaches to overturn, Kumar said. In June, …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Accident highlights: Two dead as Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails; Modi govt systematically jeopardised rail safety, says Kharge
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Accident highlights: Two dead as Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails; Modi govt systematically jeopardised rail safety, says Kharge

The Hindu  

At least two passengers were killed and over 30 others injured when eight coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on July 18, an official said. The loco pilot of the train reportedly heard a loud explosion before the accident, Railway Ministry officials have stated in preliminary information. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told …

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident: 2 dead, over 30 injured after train derails in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda
5 months ago

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident: 2 dead, over 30 injured after train derails in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda

The Hindu  

At least two people were killed and 31 others injured after the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed and eight coaches overturned in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district on Thursday afternoon. “Train number 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express that left Wednesday night from Chandigarh derailed near Gonda Junction station between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations at around 2.37 p.m. on Thursday under the jurisdiction of North …

Dibrugarh Express derails in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda; 3 dead, over 60 injured
5 months ago

Dibrugarh Express derails in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda; 3 dead, over 60 injured

Hindustan Times  

At least three people were killed and around 20 sustained injuries after several bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district authorities to ensure proper treatment for those injured in the accident. In a post on X, the CM's office said, “Taking cognizance of the train …

Gonda Train Accident Highlights: Restoration Work Underway At Derailment Site, Rescue Ops Completed
5 months ago

Gonda Train Accident Highlights: Restoration Work Underway At Derailment Site, Rescue Ops Completed

ABP News  

Gonda Train Accident: At least 8 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. Further details in the Dibrugarh Express Gonda train accident are awaited. Meanwhile, reacting to the incident, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma and his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath have ordered their officials to provide immediate relief to the people injured in the accident. …

Dibrugarh Express train accident: Railways announces compensation, high-level inquiry after derailment
5 months ago

Dibrugarh Express train accident: Railways announces compensation, high-level inquiry after derailment

India TV News  

Following the derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the government has announced enhanced compensation packages for the victims. Government response In addition to the ongoing Commissioner of Railway Safety inquiry, a high-level investigation has been ordered to thoroughly examine the circumstances leading to the derailment. The tragic incident occurred when eight coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed …

Dibrugarh Express derails in Gonda: 'There was a mild explosion,' claims passenger | WATCH
5 months ago

Dibrugarh Express derails in Gonda: 'There was a mild explosion,' claims passenger | WATCH

India TV News  

A passenger aboard the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express recounts a frightening sequence of events leading up to the derailment, mentioning a mild explosion and a subsequent strong jolt that caused their coach to derail. Official statements and responses Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed the casualties, while Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar reported on the injured. Rescue and relief operations …

Dibrugarh Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: Result of the govt's mismanagement and negligence, says Rahul Gandhi
5 months ago

Dibrugarh Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: Result of the govt's mismanagement and negligence, says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Dibrugarh Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: A major train accident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda after around eight coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed on Thursday. Ambulances and medical teams were rushed to the spot between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations, about 150 km from the state capital, as news of the derailment came in. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak …

What does India need to do to make its railways safer? | In Focus podcast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What does India need to do to make its railways safer? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Earlier this month, a train accident in West Bengal killed 10 people and injured over 40. Railway accidents have decreased significantly over the past decade - only 0.03 accidents took place per million km in both 2020-21 and 2021-22. But this number loses meaning in light of the numbers of lives lost in rail accidents over the past couple of …

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