RAILWAY BOARD CEO JAYA VARMA SINHA
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.
Kavach implementation progressing rapidly on 3,000 km routes: Railways
The Railway Ministry faced criticism for delays in implementing the Automatic Train Protection System, Kavach, developed by RDSO. The Agra division has successfully implemented Kavach on an 80-km stretch for trials. Jaya Verma Sinha and railway officials inspected a Kavach trial in Vande Bharat train. The system aims to prevent accidents by automatically applying brakes in emergencies.
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Signal had been defective since 5.50 am, says a railway source
In West Bengal, a defective automatic signalling system between Ranipatra Railway Station and Chattar Hat Junction led to the collision between the Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train. Despite the station master issuing TA 912 for the express train, a goods train departed and collided, resulting in fatalities. Railway authorities are investigating the incident amid conflicting reports on the cause.
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Why was Kavach missing? Another disaster brings focus back to anti-collision system
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: A goods train collided with the Kanchanjungha Express collided near New Jalpaiguri, resulting in several deaths and over 60 injuries. The incident highlighted the absence of the railway's anti-collision system, "Kavach," designed to prevent such accidents. Developed by Indian Railways, Kavach aids in avoiding signal breaches and speeding, enhancing safety during adverse weather. Implementation challenges remain as Railways aims to cover 70,000 km with Kavach.
Kanchenjunga Express train meets with accident in Darjeeling; assistant loco pilot of goods train survives
A container goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in North Bengal, resulting in nine fatalities and 32 injuries. The locopilot of the goods train and the guard of the Kanchanjunga Express were among the deceased.
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Kanchanjunga express accident: Railway Board reveals why anti-collision system 'Kavach' was not in place on mishap route
A collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri resulted in several deaths and around 50 injuries on Monday. Railway Board Chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha disclosed that the anti-collision system 'Kavach' was not operational on the Guwahati-Delhi route during the incident. Plans are underway to expand the system's coverage to 4,500 km by year-end.
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Cause: How did the train disaster happen?
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Cause: The collision between a goods train which disregarded the signal and the Kanchanjunga Express in Darjeeling has prompted an investigation into the cause of the accident. As rescue efforts continue, authorities are focusing on providing medical assistance to the injured and ensuring the safety of rail operations.
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Helpline numbers, casualties, injured, cause. Here is all we know so far; 10 points
Kanchanjungha Express Accident: On Monday morning, the Sealdah-bound 13174 Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train near New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, resulting in at least five deaths and several injuries. The incident, occurring around 9 am, was reportedly caused by a signaling error. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed rescue operations are ongoing. Helpline numbers have been provided for assistance.
Railway board chairperson inspected two stations in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration
Considering the spike in footfall at the Ayodhya railway station, the national transporter is renovating the stations to provide enhanced facilities to people visiting the city. The Railway board chairperson held a brainstorming session with rail and civic officials at the Ayodhya station regarding the facilities to be provided to the devotees.
Our customer services should epitomise aspirations of new India: Railway Board chief to employees
Sinha, the first woman head of the Railway Board, said integrity is non-negotiable for public servants. "We shall maintain a zero-tolerance stance towards any acts of misconduct. We shall continue to enhance transparency in our process."
Gati Shakti University, Airbus ink pact to train students for aviation sector
The Airbus-GSV MoU will lead to the starting the 'aerospace major' B-Tech course at the Gati Shakti Vishvavidyalaya which will train students for the aviation sector. Vaishnaw said similar agreements were also being discussed with industry majors such as Siemens, Alstom, Deutsche Bahn for starting sector specific courses at GSV.
Meet Jaya Verma Sinha, the first woman Chairperson of Railway Board
Senior railway traffic service officer Jaya Verma Sinha has created history to become the first woman chief executive and chairperson of the Railway Board. She assumed her charge on Friday, September 1. She succeeds Anil Kumar Lahotiin her new role and will be in officetill August 31, 2024. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha as Chairperson & CEO of Railway Board. She is the first woman to be appointed to this Apex post of Indian Railways," the railway ministry said in a press release.
Smbhav 2023: Amazon partners with India Post, Railways for international deliveries
Smbhav 2023 brings together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss various ways to improve the prospects of small and medium businesses.
Jaya Varma Sinha becomes first ever female Chairman Railway Board
Jaya Varma Sinha has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Indian Railway Board. She will serve in this position from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. Sinha is currently the Member (Operations and Business Development) and has been a part of the Indian Railway Traffic Service since 1988.
Govt appoints Jaya Verma Sinha as first woman CEO, Chairperson of Railway Board
The government on Thursday appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board, the apex decision-making body for the national transporter. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Jaya Verma Sinha, Indian Railway Management Services (IRMS), Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board to the post of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board," reported PTI, citing an order.
ETPWLA 2023: Soma Mondal and Hina Nagarajan win CEO of the Year category at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards
At ET Prime Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) 2023, Soma Mondal, Member, PESB (Public Enterprise Selection Board) and Hina Nagarajan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Diageo India, won the CEO of the Year award category.
Why deadly Balasore train accident should serve as an amber signal for Indian Railways
In the devastating triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore recently, which claimed 288 lives and injured more than 1,000 people, the Coromandel Shalimar Express, running at 128 kmph, and the YesvantpurHowrah Superfast, at 126 kmph, were nearing the speed limit of 130 kmph. Though speed won’t be a subject of inquiry — as none of the trains was overspeeding — this deadly episode should be seen as an amber signal to the transport behemoth that it must continue its journey carefully, and speed up only with safety gears on.
Odisha train accident: 'Criminals' identified, sabotage angle being probed
The Railway Board has recommended a CBI probe into last week's Odisha train accident which left at least 288 people dead and over 1,100 people injured. Indian Railways suggested that the crash was due to tampering with the electronic interlocking system or even sabotage, something which couldn't be done “unintentionally”. Railway officials have ruled out driver error or a system malfunction but are awaiting the results of a Commissioner of Railway Safety investigation.
Odisha train accident: Even ticketless travellers will receive compensation
The Indian Railways will pay compensation to all passengers involved in the Odisha train accident, regardless of ticket possession, said Amitabh Sharma, a railway spokesperson. The helpline number 139, manned by senior rail officers, is available for family members to connect to as many people as possible. Ex-gratia has been disbursed to 285 people, and will continue to be paid out promptly. While ex-gratia is being paid at seven locations, there are still around 200 victims who are yet to be identified. Photographs of the victims are available on the South Eastern Railway's website.
Railway officials explain why Kavach would not have prevented the Odisha train accident
Railway officials have dismissed the suggestion that the Kavach system could have prevented the recent train accident in Odisha. An official from the Railway Board said that if an obstruction suddenly appears in front of a high-speed vehicle, no technology in the world could prevent an accident.
Dedicated Freight Corridor achieves milestone of running 1 lakh trains
The first train on the DFC network was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 12, 2020. Till now 55,332 trains have been operated on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) while 44,658 trains on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), DFC said in a statement.
SCO countries adopt draft plan for interaction between their railway administrations
It was attended by the heads and representatives of the Railways Administration of the SCO member-states (India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan).
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