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On June 2, the tragic Balasore train accident in Odisha impacted three trains, including two passenger trains. Over 290 people were killed in the mishap that is being considered as the worst train accident in the last two decades
These officials were responsible for crucial areas such as operations, signalling, and safety.
This is the second time the railways ministry has transferred officials after the Balasore tragedy. In both instances, the railways claimed that the transfers were "routine" despite speculation otherwise.
The June 2 accident killed more than 280 people
The railways transferred five top officials of the South Eastern Railway, including those responsible for operations, signalling and safety, weeks after a triple train accident killed more than 280 people in the Balasore district in Odisha.