Kachanjanga Express collides with a goods train. Railway accidents have been on the rise in recent times. Due to various reasons such as two trains coming on the same track problems with signals and other factors, train accidents are increasing. Many people have lost their lives in these train accidents.
A recent train accident occurred in Kolkata. The Kachanjanga Express collided with a goods train coming from Sealdah. Two coaches got derailed. News of casualties in this accident is coming in. A goods train derailed the Kachanjanga Express train at New Jalpaiguri station.
Initially the Sealdah-bound Kachanjanga Express derailed from New Jalpaiguri station. As it was approaching Ranigunj railway division, it collided head-on with goods train. Two coaches of the Kachanjanga Express derailed. Two coaches got derailed. Rescue operations are underway. Train Accident
There is no clarity yet on whether anyone has died in the accident. Railway officials RPF and GRP rushed to the scene. They initiated rescue operations. Local authorities also started rescue efforts. How this incident occurred is under investigation. Officials are investigating the signaling issue. It was initially revealed that the goods train was on same line. Authorities are conducting thorough investigation in this area.