Train Accidents

Despite significant improvements, safety remains a concern for Indian Railways

18 Jul 2024

A train that was on its way from Chandigarh to Assam's Dibrugarh derailed on Thursday near Jhilahi Railway Station near Gonda. At least four coaches derailed, and four people died in the incident. The frequency of train accidents is worrying. Ideally, the number of train accidents should have come down,...

NDA Records 638 Train Accidents 2014-2023: Contrast With UPA Era

19 Jun 2024

The tragic train accident involving Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal, resulting in 10 fatalities and numerous injuries, has sparked a political controversy. Several opposition leaders are calling for Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation. The recent incident has revived discussions on whether the NDA government, in power since 2014, has...

Kanchanjunga Express Accident: What Led To This Tragedy? What We Know So Far

17 Jun 2024

Near Rangapani station in West Bengal, at least nine people lost their lives and 60 others were injured when a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express. The accident occurred just seven kilometers away from New Jalpaiguri station, rattling the region and prompting swift rescue efforts. The Kanchanjunga Express,...

Sri Lanka’s 2004 Tsunami Caused Deadliest Train Disaster in History

17 Jun 2024

On December 26, 2004, the world experienced its largest and deadliest train disaster when a massive tsunami struck the island's coast, eventually hitting a train carrying thousands of people. This catastrophic event resulted in the loss of an estimated 1,700 to 2,500 lives. The train, known as the Queen of the...

Kanchanjunga Express Tragedy: Are Train Accidents In India Inevitable?

17 Jun 2024

India has been hit by another devastating train accident, this time in West Bengal. At least 15 people have lost their lives, and 60 others are injured after a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station. The accident site is about seven kilometers from North Bengal’s...

Strategic Approaches To Train Accidents : PM Modi’s Railway Ministers Tenure vs. Ex-Railway Minister Lalu Yadav

17 Jun 2024

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, there has been a distinct focus on enhancing railway safety and modernizing infrastructure to prevent accidents. Modi's government introduced new technologies such as the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) aimed at improving operational efficiency and safety. Response to accidents under Modi has been characterized...

India’s Tragic Train Disasters: From Coromandel To Bihar’s Deadly Accidents

17 Jun 2024

India has witnessed numerous devastating train disasters throughout its history, each leaving a profound impact on the nation. The most recent addition to this tragic list occurred in 2023, when the Coromandel Express collided with a goods train in Balasore, leading to a triple train crash involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast...