Summary of Express train collides with stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu | Know what happened?
Summary of the Train Accident
In a recent train accident in Tamil Nadu, a passenger express train, the Bagmati Express, collided with a stationary goods train at Kavarai Patti station around 8:30 PM. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported, although 19 individuals sustained serious injuries. The incident involved approximately 1360 passengers on board the express train, which was traveling from Mysuru to Darbanga.
The primary cause of the collision is believed to be signal failure. Initially, the Bagmati Express received a green signal to proceed on the main line but instead switched to a loop line, where it struck the goods train. The speed of the express train was reduced to around 75 km/h at the time of the collision, which is significantly lower than the speeds recorded in previous accidents, such as the Balasore incident where the train was traveling at 128 km/h. This reduction in speed is credited with preventing a higher casualty count.
Railway officials have initiated an investigation into the incident, focusing on why the train deviated from the main line. There is growing concern about the frequency of train accidents in India, with over 40 accidents reported in the financial year 2022-2024 alone, resulting in more than 300 deaths. This year has seen the highest number of casualties in decades, raising questions about railway safety and operational protocols.
The video concludes with a call for improved safety measures and an acknowledgment of the trust the public places in railway travel.
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