Train accident in Bilaspur, goods train collides with passenger train, 4 killed, many injured

Passenger Train And Freight Train Accident In Chhattisgarh:  Following the devastating train accident in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on Monday evening, the investigation has now focused on why the MEMU local train broke the signal. Preliminary investigations indicate that the train crossed the designated signal and collided with the rear of a freight train in front. This is believed to be the primary reason for the accident.

 The collision was so severe that a coach of the passenger train rolled over the freight train. The Railways have ordered an investigation into the accident.

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Indeed, a MEMU passenger train collided with a freight train from behind on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred near Bilaspur station at around 4 p.m. Six passengers were killed and more than a dozen injured in the collision. The impact was so severe that a coach of the passenger train rolled over the freight train.

Overshooting Caused the Accident

South East Central Railway (SECR) sources stated that prima facie the accident appears to have been caused by the MEMU train overshooting a signal. According to the railway's operations department, when the train approached Bilaspur station, a freight train was already standing on the opposite line. The MEMU train driver likely failed to stop at the signal, and the train collided directly with the freight train.

Brake Failure or Human Error?

The investigation team is now trying to determine whether the signal overshoot was due to a technical fault or human error. Railway officials say that MEMU trains have modern signaling and braking systems, making such errors rare. However, the train's speed at the time of the accident and whether the braking system was functioning properly are being investigated.

An official said, "It would be premature to say whether it was the loco pilot's fault or a system failure. The accident is being analyzed."

Chaos after collision, investigation team active

The collision caused chaos in the Bilaspur station yard. Relief and rescue teams immediately responded and evacuated passengers safely. Six passengers have been confirmed dead and a dozen injured. Senior railway officials and technical experts are present at the scene.

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Summary

Following the incident, the railway has ordered a comprehensive investigation of the signaling system. It is also being investigated whether the driver of the MEMU train received correct signal information in a timely manner.