West Bengal train collision: What led to Kanchanjunga Express accident that claimed 15 lives?
Monday, 17 June 2024 () The government has announced 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.
According to reports, the collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a freight train near New Jalpaiguri occurred due to low visibility caused by heavy rainfall. The accident, which resulted in casualties, has been attributed to the lack of the 'Rail Kavach' anti-collision system on the route....
At least eight people have been killed in India's West Bengal state, when an express passenger train and a goods train collided, derailing three passenger carriages.
Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees,..
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences for the tragic collision involving the Kanchenjunga Express and a goods train near Rangapani station in West Bengal. Describing the..
Authorities are investigating the fatal train accident in West Bengal caused by a malfunction in the automatic signalling system. The goods train collision with... IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. At least 15 people were killed and... IndiaTimes
Monday, 17 June 2024 ()
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