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12 Killed After Passengers Jump Off Jalgaon Train, Hit By Oncoming Train In Maharashtra | WATCH

January 23, 2025, 7:16 am

A tragic incident in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district claimed at least 12 lives and left nearly seven others injured after passengers jumped off the Pushpak Express, only to be hit by the Karnataka Express on a parallel track. The accident occurred on Wednesday when passengers, alarmed by rumors of a fire aboard the Pushpak Express, tried to escape the train. The Pushpak Express, traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai, was nearing Jalgaon when fears of a fire spread, leading passengers to pull the emergency chain and evacuate the train.

Panic Leads to Fatal Mistake

The chaos began when sparks, potentially caused by a hot axle or brake-binding, led passengers to believe a fire had broken out in one of the train’s coaches. A railway official confirmed that when the emergency chain was pulled, many passengers rushed to exit the train. As they jumped off, they landed directly onto the parallel track, where the Karnataka Express, traveling from Bengaluru to Delhi, struck them.

Maharashtra Government Responds to the Crisis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his deep condolences, calling the incident “painful” and vowed to support the victims’ families. Eight ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and local hospitals were put on high alert to treat the injured. Fadnavis also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those who perished in the tragedy. District and railway authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure medical care for the victims.

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12 dead in India after fire rumors caused passengers to jump from a train and into the path of another. A heartbreaking loss.#India #TrainAccident pic.twitter.com/ZJkoOL9Q0j

— Cyrus (@Cyrus_In_The_X) January 22, 2025

Condolences and Assistance from Other States

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his condolences, offering prayers for the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured. He directed relevant authorities to ensure the injured receive proper treatment and that the affected families are given all necessary support. The incident has left the nation in shock, highlighting the dangers of panic during emergencies.

Train Accident in Arunachal Pradesh: 52-Year-Old Killed, Grandchild Injured as Train Collides with Car

September 14, 2024, 11:20 am

A tragic train accident in Lower Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man and injuries to his grandchild. The incident occurred on Friday around 3:50 PM near Pale, Dimow, according to GRP Assistant Sub-Inspector Ganesh Hazarika.

The deceased, Rigo Riba, a sub-inspector with the Indian Reserve Battalion, was traveling with his seven-year-old grandchild from Pasighat in East Siang district to their native village. Their vehicle was struck by the Murkongselek-Tezpur special train, which was en route to Dekargaon in Assam. The collision dragged the car for approximately one kilometer.

Riba died at the scene, while his grandchild was rushed to Dibrugarh in Assam for further medical care.

Watch: Off-Duty Cop Rescues Man From Train Accident At Mumbai Station

September 1, 2024, 6:08 pm

A Mumbai Police officer, off duty at the time, heroically intervened to save a man’s life on a local train platform. The incident unfolded at Goregaon Railway Station when the man, trying to board a moving train, lost his footing and became trapped between the train and the platform. Thanks to the swift actions of PC Balaso Dhage, the accident was averted.

Mumbai Police shared the dramatic video on August 30, captioning it, “PC Balaso Dhage, while commuting back home, noticed a man stuck between a moving train and the platform at Goregaon Railway Station. Acting swiftly, PC Dhage averted a tragedy and saved his life.”

The video shows the man attempting to board the train, falling, and getting wedged in the gap. PC Dhage rushes to his aid and pulls him to safety, with others on the platform soon gathering around to assist.

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The post has received over seven lakh views and nearly 30,000 likes, with many praising the officer’s bravery. Comments include:

“Salute for a wonderful good work. Salute to your great work for saving the life of a youth by risking your life. I hope the Maharashtra government respects this work properly.”

“Great save… Salute to you, sir.”

“Great efforts! Respect to police officer.”

Kanchanjungha Express Accident: 19 Trains Cancelled

June 17, 2024, 6:36 pm

The Kanchanjungha Express met with an accident in the Phansidewa area, resulting in the death of eight individuals and injuries to approximately 25 others. This tragic event has led to the cancellation of 19 trains on the New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri Junction, Bagdogra, and Aluabari Road routes, severely disrupting travel plans and affecting countless passengers.

The accident occurred at around 8:55 AM when a goods train collided with the stationary 13174 Agartala – Sealdah Kanchenjunga Express. The impact caused the derailment of four rear coaches of the passenger train and five wagons of the cargo train, according to Sabyasachi De, the Chief Public Relations Officer of N. F. Railway. The collision has blocked both Up and Down lines, bringing train movements in the area to a complete halt and impacting long-distance train services from north Bengal and the northeastern part of the country. Here are the list of cancelled trains:

1. 19602 New Jalpaiguri – Udaipur City Weekly Express of 17.06.

2. 20503 Dibrugarh – New Delhi Rajdhani Express of 16.06.24.

3. 12423 Dibrugarh – New Delhi Rajdhani Express of 16.06.24

4. 01666 Agartala – Rani Kamlapati Special train of 16.06.24

5. 12377 Sealdah- New Alipurduar Padatik Express of 16.06.24

6. 06105 Nagercoil Jn.- Dibrugarh Special of 14.06.24.

7. 20506 New Delhi- Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express of 16.06.24.

8. 12424 New Delhi- Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express of 16.06.24.

9. 22301 Howrah- New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express of 17.06.24.

10. 12346 Guwahati- Howrah Saraighat Express of 17.06.24.

11. 12505 Kamakhya- Anand Vihar Northeast Express of 17.06.24.

12. 12510 Guwahati- Bengaluru Express of 17.06.24.

13. 22302 New Jalpaiguri- Howrah Vande Bharat Express of 17.06.24.

14. 15620 Kamakhya- Gaya Express of 17.06.24.

15. 15962 Dibrugarh- Howrah Kamrup Express of 17.06.24.

16. 15636 Guwahati- Okha Express of 17.06.24.

17. 15930 New Tinsukia- Tambaram Express of 17.06.24.

18. 13148 Bamanhat- Sealdah Uttar Banga Express of 17.06.24.

19. 22504 Dibrugarh- Kanyakumari Express of 17.06.24.

Notice Issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of N. F. Railway

Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to check the latest updates from the railway authorities and make alternative travel arrangements as necessary. The railway administration has also set up helplines to assist passengers with information and support.

Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches Bagdogra airport

June 17, 2024, 4:10 pm

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reached the Bagdogra airport in West Bengal. He will soon leave for the Kanchenjunga Express site in Darjeeling district, reports ANI.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches Bagdogra airport.

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit the Kanchenjunga Express train accident site in Darjeeling district shortly. pic.twitter.com/T4lRIXiVtZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2024

At least 15 passengers lost their lives, and 60 others sustained injuries when three rear coaches of the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed on Monday morning following a collision with a goods train from behind in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district. The incident occurred around 8:30am, approximately 11 km from New Jalpaiguri station, a key hub in the Northeast Frontier Railway zone serving eastern and northeastern India.

Authorities are concerned that the casualty count may increase as multiple state and central agencies collaborate on the rescue operation, with fears that some passengers may still be trapped inside. Visuals from the scene depicted one of the train carriages hanging suspended in mid-air.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced compensation measures, including ₹10 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of each deceased victim, ₹2.5 lakh for those with grievous injuries, and ₹50,000 for minor injuries.

Railway officials indicated in a preliminary investigation that the accident resulted from the goods train’s loco pilot allegedly disregarding a signal. Tragically, both the loco pilot of the goods train and the guard of the passenger train were among those who lost their lives in the incident.

Subsequently, 19 trains have been cancelled thus far along the New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri Junction, Bagdogra, and Aluabari Road routes due to the significant impact of the train accident. The incident led to the blockage of both Up and Down lines, disrupting train services in the region and affecting long-distance travel connections from north Bengal and the northeastern states.

Kanchanjungha Express and Goods Train Collision: PM Modi Expresses Condolences; Announces Ex Gratia of ₹2 lakh; EX Railway Minister Lalu Shows His Concern

June 17, 2024, 1:03 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to “those who lost their loved ones” after a collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district resulted in at least 15 deaths and around 60 injuries.

According to railway officials, the impact of the collision caused three rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express to derail.

“The railway accident in West Bengal is saddening. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue operations are underway to assist the affected. The Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji is on the way to the site of the mishap as well,” PM Modi posted on X.

PM Narendra Modi says the railway accident in West Bengal is "saddening". pic.twitter.com/9rPgo2ovPv

— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2024

The Prime Minister’s office announced an ex gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased in the accident, with ₹50,000 to be given to the injured.

PM @narendramodi has announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the railway mishap in West Bengal. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/2zsG6XJsGx

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2024

Taking jibe and showing concern on recent train accident former Railway Minister asked central government who would take responsibility on these accidents.

देश में लगातार हो रहे रेल हादसों का जिम्मेवार कौन है?

— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) June 17, 2024

Rescue operations are ongoing at the site, approximately 30 km from North Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri station, with the injured being transported to nearby hospitals.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted on X: “Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital. Senior officials have reached the site.”

The divisional railway manager (DRM) of North Frontier Railway’s Katihar division reported that the 13174 Kanchanjunga Express was traveling from Agartala to Sealdah when the accident occurred around 9 am.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed her shock on X, saying, “Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, and medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated.”

A passenger from Agartala in coach S6 of the Kanchanjunga Express recounted feeling a sudden jerk and the compartment coming to a halt. He reported delays in the relief and rescue operations. “My wife, child and I somehow managed to come out of the mangled coach. We are currently stranded… The rescue operations also started quite late,” he told a television channel.

Train accident occurs near Kaljariya railway crossing Jamtara-Karmatand area

March 1, 2024, 10:08 am

Tragedy struck near Kaljariya railway crossing in the Jamtara-Karmatand area of Jharkhand, resulting in at least two passengers losing their lives and several others sustaining injuries after being struck by a train, as confirmed by Jamtara Deputy Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Mehra.

Expressing condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office released a statement, stating, “Pained by the mishap in Jamtara, Jharkhand. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”

Deputy Commissioner Mehra reported that two bodies have been recovered, and the police, along with district administration and railway officials, are on-site, facilitating the transportation of the injured to medical facilities.

Jamtara Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) Anant Kumar provided additional details, indicating that the victims were passengers who had alighted near the Kalajharia railway crossing and were subsequently struck by another local train.

Kumar explained, “Near the Kalajharia railway crossing, the train stopped and some passengers got off and were run over by another local train. Information was received that some people have died. RPF and the district police are conducting a search operation, and two bodies have been recovered so far.”

UP teen went to make Instagram reel with train, hit by it

October 2, 2023, 3:33 pm

A tragic incident occurred in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, where a 16-year-old boy named Farhan lost his life while attempting to create an Instagram reel. His unfortunate demise was captured on the mobile phones of his friends and subsequently circulated on social media.

Farhan’s intention was to include a speeding train as a background element in his reel. Regrettably, his attempt at this stunt went terribly wrong, resulting in a collision with the train.

The distressing video, which has been widely shared on social media platforms, shows the train striking the boy and propelling him into the air before he crashes to the ground. This tragic accident took place in the vicinity of the Jahangirabad police station.

The authorities have taken the necessary steps, including conducting a post-mortem examination and initiating an investigation into the incident.

It is worth noting that earlier this year, another incident occurred in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district, where a 20-year-old man tragically fell to his death while filming an Instagram reel with his friends at a college.

Pakistan: 20 dead, 80 injured after 10 coaches of Hazara Express derail near Sindh

August 6, 2023, 3:59 pm

According to Geo News, at least 20 persons were killed and 80 others were injured on Sunday when roughly ten bogies of the Hazara Express derailed near Sahara Railway Station, 275 kilometers from Karachi.

The victims were brought to the People’s Medical Hospital in Nawabshah, Sindh, and authorities fear that more people would be injured because the ill-fated train was carrying a big number of people.

Train operations to and from Sindh’s interior districts have been interrupted, according to railway officials, who added that restoring operations could take up to 18 hours due to the time required to remove bogies from the rails.

Osaka: 3 people injured in a stabbing incident on train

July 23, 2023, 5:08 pm

On Sunday, three individuals were stabbed aboard a train in the Japanese city of Osaka. According to local authorities, the male culprit was detained on the spot, according to Japan’s Kyodo News.

A Rinku-Town Station employee made an emergency contact to police to report the stabbing event.

According to Kyodo News, the incident occurred as the train was moving. The three injured individuals have been transported to the hospital for treatment.

A man passenger in his twenties, another in his seventies, and a male train conductor in his twenties were among those hurt. Authorities claim that none of them have suffered life-threatening injuries.

The man was arrested on the spot by police on accusations of attempted murder. Kazuya Shimizu, the individual apprehended, has been recognised. According to Kyodo News, the 37-year-old guy later acknowledged to stabbing the victims.

Kazuya Shimizu was arrested on the station platform with three knives, according to Kyodo News, citing police.

On May 25, four individuals were killed in a stabbing and shooting attack in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, according to Kyodo News.

After surrendering to authorities, the son of a city assembly chief in central Japan was arrested. Masanori Aoki is being probed for the deaths of two local ladies and the gunshot deaths of two police officers in Nakano.

Balasore crash prompts Rail ministry to impose Hefty fines for digging near cables

July 5, 2023, 12:55 pm

The Ministry of Railways releases an order of imposing hefty fines of Rs 1 lakh that any contractors engaged in digging work who operate without licence, engage in negligent labour, or fail to take reasonable precautions to protect utilities such as signalling, electrical, and telecommunication lines. The Ministry’s directive on how to conduct digging operations near signalling, electrical, and telecommunication wires was released for the first time since 2013 and just days after the Balasore triple train accident, which left at least 290 people dead.

The fine will be Rs 1 lakh if simply a quad or signals cable is broken, as per the rules. The penalty is Rs. 1.25 lakh for damage to optical fibre cables alone. Additionally, the contractors would be responsible for paying Rs 1.5 lakh in damages for both quad cables and optical fibre cables. The penalty is Rs. 1 lakh in the event that an electrical cable is damaged. Additionally, the zonal railways have been instructed to make sure that all bids for projects involving cables include these regional instructions and directives.

The Ministry has also stated that the executive in charge of the project should act and make a decision about the cable-cut case within 15 days, and that contractors would have the right to appeal any penalty levied at the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) level within one month of notice. According to the new regulations, cable route marking for all types of cables must be made available block by block, section by section, on Railnet. Before allowing the contractor to work close to the tracks, the work executing agency should make sure that the contractor has been given permission by the division to do so in accordance with the local instructions.

Mamata Banerjee arrives in Cuttack to meet Balasore’s tragedy victims

June 6, 2023, 4:22 pm

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and a former Minister of Railways, visited the Balasore train accident victims on Tuesday at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha.She had earlier been at the accident scene in Balasore on Saturday to assess the state of the rescue efforts and inquire as to why the Center’s “Kavach” system was missing from the collision’s track. On the other hand, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), according to West Bengal’s leader of the opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was responsible for the Odisha railway catastrophe, which claimed at least 275 lives.

The triple train accident involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express and the goods train on three separate tracks at Bahanaga Bazar station in the Balasore district on June 2.

“This incident (Odisha train accident) is TMC’s conspiracy. They are behind the incident,” Adhikari alleged. “Why have they been panicking so much since yesterday when this incident is of another state? Why are they afraid of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation?” he said.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader referred to a purported audio clip of a conversation between two railway officials which TMC leader Kunal Ghosh posted on Twitter on Sunday.He further said, “These people with the help of the police tapped the phones of both the railway officials. How did these people know the conversation between two railway officials? How the conversation got leaked. This should come in the CBI investigation. If it doesn’t come, I will go to court.”

Golaghat: Train collides with carrier vehicle

June 5, 2023, 6:27 pm

A train collided with a carrier vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing in Assam’s Golaghat district on Monday. The driver of the vehicle with the registration number AS-05AC-3588, on the other hand, escaped unharmed. The incident occurred near the Chungajan railway station in the Golaghat district.

According to Pushkin Jain, Superintendent of Police for the Golaghat district, the train collided with a carrier vehicle carrying goods as it attempted to cross a rail. The driver of the vehicle, on the other hand, escaped unharmed.

“The vehicle was however damaged after it was hit by the trainWe are further looking into the incident,” Pushkin Jain said. Following the incident, residents staged a protest calling for the installation of a level crossing in the area.

Odisha train accident: 151 victims identified so far, says Chief Secretary Jena

June 5, 2023, 3:33 pm

The Odisha government said that 151 victims from the triple train accident that took place in Odisha’s Balasore district had been identified as of Monday morning.

At least 275 people were killed, while more than 1,000 were injured in the accident that took place near Bahanaga Bazar area on 2 June.

“All bodies of the deceased after the due process are handed over for transfer to their destination. All arrangements for free transportation by hearses/ carriers till destination have been made by Odisha government,” said state Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena in a statement issued on Monday morning.

The triple train accident involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express, and the goods train on three separate tracks at Bahanaga Bazar station in the Balasore district.

Earlier on Sunday, Chief Secretary Jena clarified that the death toll from the horrific accident had been revised from 288 to 275 after it was determined that some of the victim’s bodies had been counted twice.

The Indian Railways has started running passenger trains on the tracks in Bahanaga village in Odisha’s Balasore, which were affected due to the triple train accident. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that train services had been restored on both tracks, 51 hours after the accident.

The incident took place around 7 pm on 32 June 2 near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar. It involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and a goods train.