Tamil Nadu train accident: Mysore-Darbhanga Express collides with goods train due to signal failure, Deputy Chief Minister targets the Center

INDC Network : Tamil Nadu : A major railway accident occurred at Kavaraipettai railway station near Gummidipoondi in Chennai division of Tamil Nadu on the night of 11 October 2024 when the Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary freight train. More than 12 coaches of the express train derailed and four coaches caught fire in the incident. Although no death has been reported in the accident, several passengers have been injured, who have been admitted to nearby hospitals.

According to Southern Railway manager R.N. Singh, the Mysore-Darbhanga Express entered the loop line despite the signal being set on the main line, which was an unusual incident. He said the cause of the accident was being investigated, but initial reports pointed to signal failure as the main cause.

Rescue Operations and Situation:

Rescue operations were immediately launched at the accident site. 22 ambulances were sent by the state government and police, fire brigade, medical teams were active at the accident site. Local residents and officials also reached the spot and helped in evacuating the passengers safely. Heavy rains hampered rescue operations, but senior railway officials are monitoring track restoration and relief work. It is estimated that it may take about 16 hours to restore the track.

After this incident, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin targeted the central government. He said, "Rail accidents have now become a series of incidents, and the central government should take concrete steps to stop them." Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also monitored the site of the incident and took stock of the relief work.

Stalin said that all necessary arrangements are being made by the state government. Police, fire department, and medical teams are engaged in rescue operations at the site, and nearby hospitals have been put on high alert to deal with any emergency. He confirmed that there were no casualties in the accident, but some people were injured.

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Post Accident Situation:

Southern Railway has confirmed that a special train was arranged for the passengers coming from Darbhanga so that they can reach their destination safely. According to railway officials, rescue and restoration workers are trying to normalize the situation as soon as possible.

Signal failure is believed to be the main cause of this accident. Train number 12578, which was going from Mysore to Darbhanga, went into the loop line after passing Ponneri station and collided with the goods train. Although the train crew and most of the passengers survived, this accident has raised questions about the safety system of Indian Railways.

According to a railway statement, several coaches were badly damaged at the accident site and four of them caught fire, which was soon doused. Quick action by local residents and the fire department prevented the situation from becoming worse.

Future Plans and Conclusion:

This accident in Tamil Nadu has once again highlighted the need to improve the safety and signaling system of railways. The statement made by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on this issue on the central government has further fueled the discussion.

The prompt response of the railway authorities and the state government after the accident was commendable, but the incident has exposed the weaknesses in the railway infrastructure. There is a growing demand for improving signalling systems and safety measures to avoid such incidents in the future.