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Goods train loco pilot in Darjeeling didn’t follow norms, officials

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 June 2024 ()
Railway ministry officials clarified that the loco pilot involved in the Darjeeling train crash did not follow speed restrictions during a defect in the automatic signalling system, leading to the fatal accident.
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News video: Kanchanjunga Train Accident: NF Railway CPRO Sabyasachi De On The Train Accident| What Happened?

Kanchanjunga Train Accident: NF Railway CPRO Sabyasachi De On The Train Accident| What Happened? 03:10

On Monday morning, a collision between the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train in Darjeeling, West Bengal, resulted in eight deaths and 25 injuries. The incident occurred around 9 am when the goods train overshot a signal and struck the rear of the Kanchenjunga Express, causing the...

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After accident, Kanchanjungha Express completes restoration, reaches Sealdah station in Kolkata

The Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train in Darjeeling, resulting in 8 fatalities and 25 injuries. Passengers shared their fear and anxiety after..
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West Bengal Kanchanjunga Train Accident: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista Visits The Site Of The Accident [Video]

West Bengal Kanchanjunga Train Accident: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista Visits The Site Of The Accident

West Bengal Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited the train accident site in Ruidhasa, where he confirmed that the undamaged train coaches had been moved to Sealdah with the help of an engine. He emphasized the priority of clearing the tracks, with support from NDRF and SDRF teams present at the scene. #KanchanjunghaExpress #RajuBista #RajuBistaTrainAccidentSite #PMModi #PMModiWestBengalTrainAccident #MamataBanerjee #AshwiniVaishnaw #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

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