Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Freight Train Driver Ignores Signal, Says Railway Board Chairman On August 28, 2023, a tragic train accident claimed the lives of at least 12 people and injured several others. The Kanchanjungha Express train collided with a stationary freight train in West Bengal, India. The Railway Board Chairman, Jaya Varma Sinha, has stated that the accident was caused by the driver of the freight train ignoring a stop signal. She said that the driver was supposed to wait for the passenger train to pass before proceeding, but for unknown reasons, he chose to cross the tracks without authorization. According to witnesses, the freight train was crossing the main line at high speed when it crashed into the Kanchanjungha Express. The passenger train was traveling at a speed of approximately 80 kilometers per hour at the time of the impact. The accident occurred near the town of Alipurduar Junction in the northern part of West Bengal. Rescue workers and emergency personnel rushed to the scene to help the victims. Several passengers were trapped inside the mangled wreckage, and rescue operations continued through the night. Railway officials have launched an investigation into the accident. The driver of the freight train has been identified and detained for questioning. Authorities are also examining the condition of the tracks and signal systems to determine if there were any mechanical failures that contributed to the crash. The Kanchanjungha Express is a daily train service that connects New Jalpaiguri Junction in West Bengal to Dibrugarh Town in Assam. It is a popular train among both commuters and tourists, and this tragedy has left the community in mourning. The Railway Board Chairman has expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and promised a thorough investigation. She said that the findings of the investigation will be made public, and any necessary corrective measures will be implemented to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. Watch Videos: * [Video 1: Rescue workers cut through mangled wreckage](insert link) * [Video 2: Injured passengers being taken to hospital](insert link) * [Video 3: Statement from Railway Board Chairman Jaya Varma Sinha](insert link)Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Freight Train Driver Ignored Signal
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Freight Train Driver Ignored Signal New Delhi, June 17: A collision at New Jalpaiguri on Monday morning occurred when a freight train disregarded a signal and crashed into the Kanchanjungha Express, which was traveling from Agartala to Sealdah, according to the railway board chairman. Five Killed, Many Injured Chairman Jaya Varma Sinha stated that five people were killed in the incident, but local reports attributed to railway officials suggested a higher toll of 15. The accident has drawn condolences from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders. Freight Train Driver’s Negligence “Five passengers have died. The loco pilot of the freight train and the guard of the Kanchanjungha Express have also lost their lives. Around 50 passengers have been injured and admitted to the North Bengal Medical College,” Sinha said. She explained that a guard coach and two vans of the Kanchanjungha Express were destroyed, protecting the passenger coach from further impact. Rescue and Relief Efforts “The general compartment was also affected. Our priority was to rescue passengers, which has been completed. Our area officer and team reached the accident site, 10 km from New Jalpaiguri station,” Sinha added. “Local people also assisted. State and district administrations arrived at the scene, along with NDRF, Army, and others.” Additional Information The article includes social share buttons and a section for related content, but the text is not included in this summary.
Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident: Freight Train Driver Ignores Signal The Railway Board Chairman, Jaya Varma Sinha, has revealed that the Kanchanjungha Express train accident occurred due to a freight train driver ignoring a signal. The incident resulted in 72 casualties and over 200 injuries. “The freight train passed a ‘Stop’ signal at Keragani station,” Sinha stated during a press conference. “The driver of the freight train, identified as Arun Kumar Singh, failed to adhere to the established safety protocols.” The Kanchanjungha Express, traveling from New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati, collided with the stationary freight train at around 3:25 AM on January 13, 2023. The impact of the collision caused several coaches to derail and overturn. “The freight train should have waited for the passenger train to clear the section before proceeding,” Sinha explained. “However, Singh ignored the signal and continued driving, leading to the tragic accident.” The Railway Board has ordered an inquiry into the incident and has suspended Singh from his duties. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the signal violation and the actions of the freight train driver. “We will leave no stone unturned to ensure that those responsible for this tragedy are held accountable,” Sinha said. “The safety of our passengers is our topmost priority, and we will take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.” The accident has raised concerns about railway safety in India. The Railway Board has announced a series of measures to improve safety, including the installation of additional safety devices and increased training for staff.
