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Few coaches of Delhi-Kamakhya train derail in Bihar’s Buxar

Chirag Jha — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:39:30 +0000

On Wednesday night, few coaches of Delhi-Kamakhya train got derailed in Bihar’s Buxar, said Ministry of Railway in a statement. The accident took place in Danapur division of Indian railway, near the Raghunathpur railway station.

बुलेटिन – 01

दानापुर मंडल के रघुनाथपुर स्टेशन के निकट आज 21.35 बजे आनंद विहार टर्मिनल से चलकर कामाख्या जाने वाली गाड़ी संख्या 12506 नॉर्थ ईस्ट एक्सप्रेस के कुछ डिब्बे पटरी से उतर गए।
Helpline No.
PNBE-9771449971
DNR-8905697493
ARA-8306182542
COML CNL-7759070004

— East Central Railway (@ECRlyHJP) October 11, 2023

North-east Express (12560) started from Delhi’s Anand Vihar Railway Station got derailed while on its way to Kamakhya around 9.35 pm near Bihar’s Buxar district. However, there is no report of any casualty yet.

Ministry of Railway has released helpline numbers regarding the derailment of North-East Express (train no. 12506):

Patna helpline:– 9771449971

Danapur helpline:– 8905697493

COMM Control:- 7759070004

ARA helpline:- 8306182542

Kindly contact on these helpline numbers regarding the derailment of train no. 12506.

Patna helpline:-9771449971
Danapur helpline:-8905697493
COMM Control:-7759070004
ARA helpline:-8306182542

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 11, 2023

As the train met with the accident in Bihar, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has also ordered officials for speedy rescue work. In an X post, Tejashwi Yadav said: “On the sad incident of overturning of several bogies of North East Express going from Delhi to Guwahati in Buxar, I have instructed the Disaster Management Department, Health Department and district officials of Buxar and Bhojpur to reach the spot as soon as possible, speed up the relief and rescue work and make proper medical arrangements for the injured.”

दिल्ली से गुवाहाटी जा रही नॉर्थ ईस्ट एक्सप्रेस की बक्सर में कई बोगियाँ पलटने की दुःखद घटना पर आपदा प्रबंधन विभाग, स्वास्थ्य विभाग तथा बक्सर व भोजपुर के जिला पदाधिकारियों से वार्ता कर यथाशीघ्र घटनास्थल पहुँच राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में तेजी लाने एवं घायलों की समुचित चिकित्सा व्यवस्था…

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 11, 2023

“Bihar government is actively engaged in rescue, relief and treatment of the victims and injured,” he further added.

Indian train crash: Criminal negligence case opened as government faces criticism

Viditha Ganji — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:14:44 +0000

Police in the Indian state of Odisha have launched a criminal case of “death by negligence” following the devastating train crash on Friday, which resulted in the tragic loss of 275 lives. As the investigation unfolds, critics have accused the government of attempting to shift blame for the disaster. The collision occurred due to a signal failure, causing the Coromandel Express train to switch tracks onto the loop line where a stationary freight train loaded with heavy iron ore was positioned.

The collision between the two trains was so intense that carriages from the express train, carrying over 1,200 passengers, overturned onto the opposite tracks, causing the Howrah superfast express train to derail with catastrophic consequences. In the subsequent two-day rescue operation, conducted by the national disaster response force and hundreds of volunteers, survivors and bodies were painstakingly recovered from the wreckage. Many families continue to face difficulties in locating the remains of their loved ones, as over 100 bodies remain unidentified.

Despite fears that the death toll may rise further, as more than 300 of the 1,175 injured individuals remain hospitalized, including some in critical condition, passenger and freight train services resumed along the affected route by Monday. Netting has been placed over the mangled carriages still scattered near the tracks to shield them from the view of passengers.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with members of the railway board, has highlighted a failure in the track management system as the focus of the investigation. This system, responsible for coordinating and controlling signals for approaching trains, is designed to direct them to empty tracks. It appears that the automatic “interlocking system” malfunctioned, causing the Coromandel Express train to be routed onto the loop track. Vaishnaw, who is facing calls to resign, has stated that the “root cause and the people responsible for the criminal act” have been determined, without specifying whether the failure was due to technical faults, human error, or sabotage.

The signaling system in question is used throughout India’s extensive 40,000-mile railway network. As a result, the railway board has ordered a comprehensive examination of the system across all 19 zones in the country, with safety reports expected to be submitted by next week.

Additionally, the government has requested the involvement of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a criminal investigation into the collision. This move indicates the possibility of arrests being made. A team from the CBI has visited the crash site to determine if any criminal tampering contributed to the signal failure.

During a visit to the site on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that those found guilty would face severe punishment. The Commissioner of Railway Safety has also initiated an investigation, with a report expected within two weeks. The Chairman of the Railway Board is scheduled to provide updates on the investigation to the prime minister and top officials on Tuesday.

Opponents of the Modi government have accused it of attempting to divert attention away from examining systemic safety issues within the railway network and accepting responsibility for the disaster. It has come to light that a similar incident involving an interlocking system failure occurred in the state of Karnataka in February. However, the train driver noticed the issue in time and prevented a collision by stopping the train before it was directed onto the wrong track.

The railways continue to be a vital lifeline in India, serving approximately 13 million passengers daily. Although the government has invested billions in modernizing the country’s colonial-era railways, introducing superfast trains, maintenance, safety measures, and necessary upgrades have suffered from inadequate funding and staffing. On Monday morning, another freight train carrying limestone derailed in Odisha, fortunately without injuries.

Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the opposition Congress party, criticized the government for its “apathy and negligence” concerning rail safety. He argued that “red flags” had been overlooked and questioned the involvement of a criminal investigation agency in examining the incident, stating that the CBI’s role is to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

King Charles sent a letter to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, offering his condolences over the disaster. He expressed profound shock and sadness over the tragedy, recalling his visit to Odisha in 1980 and the fond memories of meeting its people.

The investigation into the train crash continues, and the focus remains on uncovering the exact causes and determining accountability for this devastating accident. The incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and increased investment in India’s railway infrastructure to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

As 2 trains crashed in Odisha, 30 people died and 300 were injured

Avinash Ram — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:36:44 +0000

This evening in Balasore, Odisha, a passenger train collided with the derailed carriages of another railway, resulting in 30 fatalities and 300 injuries. According to authorities, there may be more casualties as many are believed to be stranded. According to Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, the tragedy also affected a third goods train.

The Coromandel Express had some carriages that had derailed and fallen into the nearby lines as it travelled from Howrah to Chennai. Amitabh Sharma, a spokesman for the Railway Ministry, informed NDTV that the Yashwantpur-Howrah Superfast train slammed the wrecked cars from the opposite direction.

The two trains are designated as 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and 12864 Yashwantpur-Howrah Superfast Express, respectively, in their schedules.

In contrast to the other train, which derailed twice, fifteen coaches of the Coromandel Express fell off the rails.

Sudhanshu Sarangi, the director of the Odisha Fire Services, is in charge of managing the rescue efforts. In addition to mobilising 60 ambulances, medical colleges and hospitals in and near Balasore have been notified.

In order to reach stranded passengers, more than 100 members of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and its state counterpart are slicing through the rubble in search of them.

Having spoken with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he had done so.

“Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all possible assistance is being given to those affected,” PM Modi said

Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2023

Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, stated that she is personally keeping an eye on the situation together with the chief secretary and other top bureaucrats.

Naveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, has instructed Revenue Minister Pramila Malik to visit the accident scene, according to news agency PTI.

Helpline Numbers :
HWH : 033-2638227
KGP : 8972073925, 9332392339
BLS : 8249591559, 7978418322, 8585039521
SHM : 9903370746
SRC : 8109289460, 8340649469
Railway staff and officials are present at the accident site and rescue operations are going on at utmost priority.