The derailment of the Utkal Express in Uttar Pradesh’s Khatauli was due to the “failure of railway staff”, a preliminary investigation has said. According to The Indian Express, the investigation has placed the blame on an engineer, the assistant station master, and the section controller. Prepared by the commissioner of[Read More…]
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Railway board chairman, A K Mittal finally resigns after Utkal, Kaifiyat train mishaps
Railway board chairman, A K Mittal, gave his resignation on Wednesday. However, sources report that railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, has not accepted his resignation as yet. Mittal was facing criticism following the Utkal Express derailment in Muzaffarnagar. The tragedy led to the death of 23 passengers and over 60 others[Read More…]
Six coaches of Utkal Express derail in Muzaffarnagar; 20 dead
At least six coaches of the Haridwar-bound 18477 Utkal Express derailed on Saturday at Khatauli railway station, 25 km from Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh. Reportedly, 20 persons have died while 34 others were injured and were rushed to hospitals. Uttar Pradesh ADG law and order, Anand Kumar said preliminary[Read More…]