7 trains had passed that stretch before accident

Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Authorities are investigating the fatal train accident in West Bengal caused by a malfunction in the automatic signalling system. The goods train collision with Kanchanjunga Express between Rangapani and Chetterhat stations on Monday is under scrutiny by officials. The signal malfunction was not classified as a prolonged failure, affecting the automatic block system operation.

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

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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...

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