railway safety
Shocking Video: Man Survives After Train Passes Over Him During Dangerous Platform Crossing in Telangana
Nov 16, 2025 11:32 pm CST
A man miraculously survived after crawling under a stationary goods train that suddenly started moving at Kesamudram Railway Station in Telangana's Mahabubabad district. The viral video shows the individual lying flat between the tracks as the entire train passes over him, highlighting the extreme dangers of unauthorized railway crossings and prompting an investigation by railway authorities.
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.
Eagle Crashes Through Train Windscreen in Jammu and Kashmir: Driver Injured in Rare Wildlife Collision Incident
Nov 08, 2025 08:08 pm CST
A dramatic wildlife incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir when an eagle shattered a train's windscreen, injuring the locomotive pilot. The collision happened between Bijbehara and Anantnag stations, with footage showing the frightened bird inside the cabin amid scattered glass. Despite facial injuries, the driver continued his duties until reaching Anantnag station for medical attention. This rare incident highlights the unexpected interactions between transportation systems and wildlife.
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.
Fatal Train Accident in UP: 4 Killed After Exiting Train from Wrong Side at Chunar Station
Nov 05, 2025 01:52 pm CST
Four people were killed at Chunar railway station in Uttar Pradesh when they disembarked from the Chopan-Prayagraj Express on the wrong side and were struck by the high-speed Kalka-Howrah Express. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of railway track shortcuts, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordering immediate relief efforts and an investigation into the accident.
15-Year-Old Boy Killed While Filming Reel on Railway Track in Odisha: Social Media Stunt Turns Fatal
Oct 23, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A tragic incident in Odisha's Puri claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy who was struck by a train while filming a social media reel on railway tracks. Vishwajeet Sahu was recording himself at Janakdevpur railway station when the accident occurred, highlighting the dangerous risks some take for social media content. This follows another recent incident where a 22-year-old YouTuber was swept away at a waterfall while filming.
Man Killed by Train While Crossing Railway Tracks in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Oct 13, 2025 05:45 pm CST
A tragic incident in Greater Noida resulted in the death of a Dadri resident named Tushar, who was struck by a train while attempting to cross closed railway tracks on his motorcycle. This accident highlights Uttar Pradesh's alarming statistics as the state with the highest number of railway crossing accidents and fatalities in India for 2023, according to NCRB data.
Fatal Mumbai Train Accident Caused by Protruding Backpack: Central Railway Investigation Reveals
Oct 09, 2025 12:11 am CST
A Central Railway investigation has concluded that a passenger's protruding backpack caused a fatal accident in Thane district near Mumbai, resulting in eight commuters falling from two passing trains and five fatalities. The investigation ruled out technical malfunctions, passenger altercations, or sabotage, confirming that both trains were operating within speed limits when the backpack created a domino effect of falling passengers.
India Railway Accident Data 2023: Over 21,000 Deaths Reported with Maharashtra and UP Leading in Fatalities
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 24,678 railway accidents resulting in 21,803 deaths in 2023, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities, with 'fall from trains or collision with people at tracks' accounting for nearly 75% of all incidents. The report highlights various causes including driver error, mechanical defects, and crossing accidents, with specific time periods showing increased risk.
