The only thing which can stop accidents is a complete stop-loss order, not only for accidents but “zero tolerance” to even minor safety infringements and incidents that could have become accidents
Andhra Pradesh train accident: Officials of the East Coast Railway (ECR) said that at around 7 pm on Sunday, the Palasa passenger train hit the Rayagada passenger train from behind at Kantakapalli, about 40 Km from here, causing three coaches to derail.
The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000
The passengers of a Guwahati-bound superfast express had got down onto the adjoining railway track when their train stopped due to a technical problem. They were killed after Konark Express, which was coming from the opposite direction, ran over them.