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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.
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.