Rail Safety in India- Safety Situation, Measures Taken & Reasons for Accidents

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On June 2nd, a collision involving 3 trains in Odisha has resulted in hundreds of deaths. This brings into attention, the rail safety situation in India.

Recent Developments:

  • The collision involved 2 express passenger trains and a stopped freight train in Balasore, Odisha.
  • The Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express derailed and rammed into the freight train on the adjacent track.
  • The rear end of the Coromandel Express fell onto a third track. On this track, the incoming Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express collided with the derailed coache

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