RAIL COLLISIONS
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Initial probe blames lapses by goods train crew, Jalpaiguri division's operating dept
The Kanchanjunga Express accident in West Bengal, India, resulted in the death of at least 10 people, including the passenger train's guard and the goods train's pilot. The collision occurred near Rangapani station, 30 km from New Jalpaiguri station, causing four rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express to derail. The Railway Board chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha claimed the collision occurred because the goods train disregarded the signal.
Kanchanjunga accident: Reason was wrong manual signalling, not pilot who died, railway experts affirm
Manual authorisation issued wrongly led to the fatal accident, rail experts insist. The pilot of the freight train was given the go-ahead wrongly at the station, and the authorisation he got did not require him to reduce speed at that stretch.
Don't scrimp on train travel safety
More than 22 million Indians travel daily in over 13,000 passenger trains, emphasizing the importance of safety measures in the wake of the Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express incident and the limited operationality of the anti-collision system, Kavach.
Mamata Banerjee hits out at Centre for lack of anti-collision devices
Banerjee said, "The Railways has become parent-less and has lost its beauty and glory," adding "passenger amenities have been reduced while polls are rigged." "There is no Railway budget anymore. You can see Railways at the time of inaugurations. It has become a fashion-statement of sorts."
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw takes bike ride to reach Kanchenjunga Express train accident site in Darjeeling
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rode a bike to reach the site where a goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal's Darjeeling district. The accident claimed 15 lives and left 60 injured. Three compartments derailed in the collision near Rangapani station. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with victims transported to nearby hospitals. Vaishnaw announced increased compensation for victims' families and praised coordinated rescue operations.
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt, says 'utter mismanagement' of railway ministry
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government for its mismanagement of the Railway Ministry following the tragic collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal. Kharge expressed deep distress over the loss of lives, demanding immediate compensation for victims and accusing the government of neglecting railway safety.
Pune Accident: 2 bike riders killed by speeding Porsche driven by builder's juvenile son; Bystanders thrash driver, video goes viral
Pune Accident (Google Trends): In a tragic Pune accident, two bike riders lost their lives when a speeding luxury Porsche, reportedly driven by the son of construction company owner Vishal Agarwal, collided with their motorcycle. The incident occurred around 3.15 am in Kalyani Nagar. A viral video showed bystanders assaulting the driver, who was later handed over to the police. Authorities are investigating the case.
RCF aims to roll out first prototype of Vande Metro coach by April, says its general manager
The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Punjab is set to release the first prototype of the Vande Metro coach for intercity travel by April 2021. The train, designed on the concept of India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train Vande Bharat, will cater to intercity passengers covering up to 250 km. Each coach will have 16 air-conditioned coaches and can run at a maximum speed of 130 km per hour.
Railways Budget: Can Budget 2024 build the safety net for happy rail rides?
Union Budget 2024: The Indian Railways proposes a groundbreaking ₹1 lakh crore plan to procure 7,000-8,000 new train sets over 15 years. Aimed at relieving passenger demand, the initiative targets track optimization. As the budget approaches, securing funds for this ambitious plan remains pivotal for modernising India's rail network and enhancing travel experiences.
Railways successfully tests high-speed Kavach braking trial at 160 kmph. Check how it works
The Kavach system, developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), can apply brakes automatically in case of an emergency when a train driver fails to act in time.
Japan begins twin probes into rare Tokyo runway collision
All 379 people aboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 had a miraculous escape after it erupted in flame following Tuesday's crash with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop shortly after landing at Haneda airport.
Supreme Court wants Indian govt to detail safety measures to avoid train accidents
Train Accidents: The Supreme Court directed the Indian government to outline preventive measures, including the 'Kavach' train protection system, following a catastrophic three-train collision in Odisha's Balasore district that claimed nearly 300 lives. It urged immediate action and sought a detailed plan to bolster railway safety, emphasizing the need for expert evaluation, system enhancements, and the 'Kavach' system's swift implementation to avert future accidents.
REC signs pact with RailTel; to finance infra projects in telecom, IT and railway signalling
State-owned REC has signed an MoU with RailTel to provide up to Rs 30,000 crore in financial assistance for infrastructure projects in telecom, IT, and railway signaling over the next five years. The projects cover data center products and services, telecom & IT products and services, railways & metro projects, and the KAVACH train collision prevention system.
Andhra Train Accident: Both passenger trains lacked anti-collision system Kavach
The East Coast Railway has called for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the train collision in Vizianagaram. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives and left over 50 people injured. Both trains were not equipped with the railways' safety system, Kavach. The loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the Rayagada Passenger train were among the casualties.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demands immediate inquiry into Andhra train accident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for an immediate inquiry into the train derailment in Andhra Pradesh.14 were killed and at least 50 injured, when the Palasa Passenger train collided with the Rayagada Passenger train at Kantakapalli on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district causing three coaches to derail.
What are the world's most tragic rail accidents of the last decade?
At least 233 people died and over 900 others were injured when 17 coaches of the Coromandel Express and SMVT-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday. It is one of the deadliest railway accidents in India in the last 15 years. There were other tragic railway accidents around the world in the last decade, including the Greek collision in 2023 that claimed 57 lives, the Pakistan farmlands accident in 2021 that killed around 63 people and Taiwan tragedy in 2021, which left 49 people dead and 200 injured.
Better manpower, maintenance in rails
The railways are vital to India's effort to improve its logistics as well as to its climate commitments. Yet, they have been losing market share to road and air transport. To be able to diversify their revenue streams, the railways need a faster network. Which means a safer network.
Stop politicising Balasore train accident: BJP on Oppn demand for railway minister's resignation
Under Mamata Banerjee as railway minister, 1,451 people died in 54 cases of collisions and 839 incidents of train derailments, he said. Death toll was 1,159 when Lalu Yadav was the minister while the corresponding figure for Nitish Kumar was 1,527. Yadav was the minister in the first term of the UPA government while Kumar was at the helm during the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Northeast Frontier Railway, RailTel sign MoU to install intrusion detection system to avert train-elephant collision
After 100% success of the pilot project on IDS that was undertaken by N.F. Railway in the Chalsa – Hasimara section of the Dooars area under Alipurduar Division in West Bengal and Lanka – Hawaipur section under Lumding Division in Assam, it has now been decided to install the system gradually in all other elephant corridors spread over N.F. Railway.
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