freight train collision
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.
Bilaspur Train Crash Investigation: Inexperienced Loco Pilot Ignored Multiple Warning Signals
Nov 06, 2025 02:33 pm CST
An investigation into the deadly Bilaspur train collision that killed 11 people reveals that an inexperienced loco pilot ignored multiple warning signals before crashing into a stationary freight train. The MEMU passenger train maintained speed despite yellow caution signals and failed to stop at a red danger signal, highlighting critical safety failures in railway operations. A formal inquiry led by the Commissioner of Railway Safety is now underway.