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Bilaspur Train Accident Investigation: Loco Pilots Operating Without Required Psychological Clearance
Nov 12, 2025 02:14 pm CST
A devastating collision between a MEMU passenger train and a freight train near Bilaspur's Gatora station killed 11 people and injured 20 others. Investigation reveals the deceased loco pilot lacked mandatory psychological aptitude clearance, with numerous other train operators across Bilaspur and Nagpur divisions similarly uncertified. Railway authorities have ordered immediate testing and implemented new safety measures to prevent future accidents.
Police Register FIR in Deadly Bilaspur Train Crash: Investigation Underway After 11 Killed in Railway Collision
Nov 06, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Following a devastating collision between a MEMU passenger train and a freight train near Gatora station in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh that killed 11 people including the loco pilot, police have registered an FIR against an unidentified individual. Parallel investigations by police and railway authorities are examining potential negligence, with special focus on railway safety protocols and the recently promoted loco pilot's experience.