Odisha Train Mishap

Odisha train tragedy: 101 bodies still unidentified, 55 handed over to relatives

Officials on Monday said that there are still 101 bodies yet to be identified in the aftermath of the tragic train accident in Odisha, which resulted in the loss of at least 275 lives and left over 1000 individuals injured

Beyond photo-ops: Ashwini Vaishaw's tireless work since accident

Since rushing to the accident spot, Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed relief efforts and overseen restoration work. Responding to the Opposition's calls for his resignation, Vaishnaw has said this isn't the time to play politics

Should railways ministers resign after train accidents? A look at past records

The political blame game over the Odisha train accident has begun but Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has steered clear. He is on Ground Zero doing the hard work even as Opposition leaders have called for his resignation

Odisha: What's electronic interlocking system & could Kavach have prevented it?

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the train accident at Odisha’s Balasore was caused due to a ‘change in the electronic interlocking system’. Since the tragedy took place on Friday night, many are also wondering if Kavach could have averted such a disaster. But what are these systems?

'Will I not be able to see my son for the last time': The painful quest to find loved ones in Odisha train accident

It's a scene of anguish and grief. Relatives and family members struggle to find their loved ones after the horrific train crash at Odisha's Balasore. Officials say the biggest challenge now is the identification of bodies

Indian Navy deploys medical team for relief operations in Balasore after train crash

The Naval medical relief team has also set up a medical camp at Gangadhar Kalyan Mandap at Balasore for treating non-critical patients. The Naval team is also providing assistance and support to Odisha civil administration in the evacuation and rescue of injured citizens.

Odisha tragedy: Preliminary enquiry indicates signalling failure caused train accident

According to the initial report, the signal was given and taken off for the up main line for the Coromandel Express but the train entered into a loop line and clashed with goods train which was on the up-loop line and derailed.

Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia compensation for victims of Odisha train accident

Banerjee also said there was no anti-collision device installed on the train and had the device been there, the accident could be avoided.

Three killed, seven injured as goods train derails in Odisha; Railway minister, CM announce ex-gratia

A goods train derailed at Korai railway station in Odisha's Jajpur district on Monday morning, with wagons ploughing into waiting passengers, killing at least three of them and injuring seven others, officials said.