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Bilaspur train accident death toll rises to 11, ₹5 lakh ex gratia announced

Bilaspur train accident death toll rises to 11, ₹5 lakh ex gratia announced

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The death toll in the train accident near the Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh rose to 11, officials said on Wednesday. The accident that took place on Tuesday involved a goods train and a mainline electric multiple unit (MEMU) local near. People gather after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station, Chhattisgarh, Tuesday (PTI) At least 20 passengers were injured in the incident. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. How did Bilaspur train accident occur? According to officials familiar with the matter, cited in an earlier HT report, the incident took place around 4 pm when the MEMU passenger train was heading to Bilaspur from Gevra in neighbouring Korba district when it rammed into a goods train from behind. The spot is a few kilometres away from Bilaspur city that houses the headquarters of South Eastern Central Railway (SECR) zone. The impact of the collision was so severe that a coach of …

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

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The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. Kolkata: Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal this morning. The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or major injuries have been reported so far. “A parcel van and two coaches of 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express derailed while passing through Nalpur station of Kharagpur Division at 5.31 am today. As reported, there is no major injury and casualty,” said South Eastern Railway. The derailment occurred when the train was shifting from the middle to the outer tracks, said officials. Relief trains and medical help from Santragachhi and Kharagpur have reached the derailment site. Buses have also been arranged to take the stranded passengers to their destination. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

No sabotage angle found in inital probe of train accidents

No sabotage angle found in inital probe of train accidents

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The NIA Friday said that no sabotage angle was found in initial investigation of the recent train derailments and accidents. The agency, however, is continuing the probe to ascertain its findings. An official said, “A preliminary enquiry has been registered to look into sabotage angles in recent train accidents/derailments. At least four such cases are being looked into. Nothing concrete has come up so far to suggest there were sabotage attempts in these train derailments/accidents.” Some cases were reported in the past two months where empty gas cylinders, cement sleeper etc. were placed on railway tracks, suggesting attempts to damage railway properties and harm passengers. Last month, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that the railway administration was on alert against potential train sabotage bids. ENS Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaction – India TV

Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaction – India TV

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Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIA Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam. In yet another such incident, the  Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday. As per the information, the incident took place at around 3:55 pm. No casualties have been reported in the incident, said the railway spokesperson.  The train, which runs between Agartala and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, was derailed while passing through Dibalong station.  The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation, and officials are working on clearing the affected tracks to minimise disruption to other services. Passengers on board were safely evacuated, and arrangements are being made to assist them further, as per the spokesperson. For those seeking information or assistance, helpline numbers have also been established at Lumding: 03674 263120 and 03674 263126. Meanwhile, Rail officials have also travellers to check for updates on alternate routes and rescheduled services.   Source link

Crowd ‘loots’ diesel from train after it derails in MP: ‘They are preserving nature’ | Trending

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Oct 06, 2024 03:15 PM IST After a train derailed in Madhya Pradesh, people rushed to collect spilled diesel, prompting a debate online. A train derailment in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam led to a free-for-all after people rushed to the spot to collect the diesel leaking from the train. Plastic cans in hand, the locals were seen collecting the water-mixed diesel to take home after the train derailed.(X/gharkekalesh) Three wagons of a goods train which was carrying petroleum products had derailed on Thursday night after which videos showed a large group of people collecting the diesel that dripped onto a nearby drain. Plastic cans in hand, the locals were seen collecting the water-mixed diesel to take home. In a now viral video, multiple people including women were seen sitting down next to the drain and filling the water-mixed diesel into buckets, bottles and cans. Take a look at the viral video here: Some shots also showed railways and police officials standing nearby as the fuel is taken away. The video which has now gone viral on …

Indebted Gujarat labourers held for attempting to derail train to rob passengers | Latest News India

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Two indebted farm labourers have been arrested for attempting to derail an Okha-Bhavnagar train in Gujarat’s Botad district on September 25 as part of a plan to rob passengers, police said. Jayesh Nagarbhai Bawaliya, 24, and Ramesh Kanji Saliya, 55, allegedly devised the plot after watching some videos on YouTube. The two were arrested amid a series of attempts to derail trains at separate places in the country. (PTI/Representative) The two were arrested amid a series of attempts to derail trains at separate places in the country. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw last week said they were working with state governments, police chiefs, and the federal anti-terror National Investigation Agency (NIA) to track those trying to derail train operations and harm passengers by placing objects on tracks. Police superintendent (Botad) Kishor Baloliya said the two allegedly placed a rail piece vertically on the tracks near Kundli village around 3:30am on September 25, about 12 kilometers from Botad town, to derail its bogies. Police said the accused watched YouTube videos on how to derail trains before attempting …

Railway establishes ‘Rail Rakshak Dal’ for quick response amid rising train accidents – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative Image Amid the rising train accidents across India, the Indian Railways on Tuesday established a quick response team called ‘Rail Rakshak Dal’ to deal with unforeseen situations. The force has been established as part of a pilot project in the North Western Railway (NWR) zone. According to Indian Railways, Rail Rakshak Dal is capable of reaching the accident site promptly and can quickly conduct rescue operations. During the launch, Jyoti Kumar Satija, IG RPF, North Western Railway called it a proud moment as it is the first time that RPF has been roped into the rescue process. She said, “It’s a proud moment for us that our Railway minister has taken this initiative for quick response in rescue during any mishap. NWR has been given this responsibility in the pilot project. It’s for the first time that RPF is being included in the rescue process…”  Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects ‘Kavach 4.0’ Meanwhile, Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected Kavah 4.0 on a train in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur. After the inspection, he said …

Three wagons of goods train derail near Bhopal, rail traffic on one line affected – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Restoration work underway at accident site Three wagons of a Bengaluru-bound goods train derailed near Bhopal on Monday. The derailment between Misrod and Mandideep stations affected traffic on one line.  Efforts are underway to restore the route after the incident occurred at 12:45 pm under the jurisdiction of West Central Railway, said Railways officials. “Three wagons of the goods train carrying automobiles to Bengaluru from Delhi derailed in the afternoon. Senior officials are working on a war footing to restore the affected track and rail traffic,” the Railway official said. He said since two out of the three tracks on this busy railway route are functional, the incident didn’t cause a significant disruption of rail traffic. Bhopal DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) Devashish Tripathi said, “NMG Rake was arriving from Delhi division and heading towards Bengaluru. It derailed when it was passing through Misrod and Mandideep. Three wagons derailed. Restoration work is underway, we have lifted 2 coaches. The third coach is being lifted. Traffic is not affected because middle and down …

‘Be Responsible Citizen…’: Indian Railway’s Advice Amid Frequent Train Derailment Bids

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Curated By: Shobhit Gupta Last Updated: September 10, 2024, 22:09 IST The advisory came after several incidents of objects being found on railway tracks in a bid to derail trains came into limelight. (File image) From laying objects on train tracks to pelting of stones on premium trains such as Vande Bharat have been witnessed across many regions in the country in the past one-and-a-half years, according to the details available with the Ministry of Railways. The railway ministry on Tuesday issued an advisory on social media platform X amid frequent incidents of train derailment bids have come up across the nation. It said that placing any kind of object on railway track is a punishable offence and urged the people to cooperate the railways in carrying out safe operations. “Placing any kind of object on the railway tracks or tampering with it is a punishable offense. This can prove fatal for the safety of passengers. Be a responsible citizen and cooperate in safe railway operations,” the ministry said in a post on X. रेल …

Train derailment attempt foiled, cement blocks found on tracks in Rajasthan’s Ajmer – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Cement blocks found on tracks railway tracks Train derailment attempt: An attempt to derail a train in Rajasthan’s Ajmer was thwarted after cement blocks were found placed on the railway tracks. Miscreants placed cement blocks weighing 70 kg at two locations between Saradhana and Bangar village railway stations. The goods train, travelling from Phulera to Ahmedabad, encountered the blocks but managed to break through them, continuing its journey without any accidents. 70 kg cement blocks found The alarming incident occurred on the railway tracks between Saradhana and Bangar village stations on Sunday night (September 8 night). The heavy cement blocks, weighing approximately 70 kg each, were strategically placed to obstruct the train. However, the train’s engine smashed through the blocks, averting a potentially disastrous derailment. Image Source : INDIA TVCement block found Following the incident, the driver of the train promptly informed the Railway Protection Force (RPF), who arrived at the scene to investigate. The RPF found remnants of the cement blocks scattered on the tracks. An FIR has been lodged at the …