Did sabotaged switch points derail the Bagmati Express?On October 12th, the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed near Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu, injuring 20 passengers. An investigation suggests sabotage, with missing nuts and bolts indicating tampering of switch points. The train, despite receiving a green signal, ended up on the loop line, colliding with a stationary goods train. The derailment caused...
more... the cancellation or diversion of over 50 trains for two days. This incident raises concerns about safety measures, especially after the 2023 Balasore train accident. Investigations revealed tampering of signalling gears and a detached tongue rail. The absence of CCTV cameras and fencing along the track raises further concerns about security. Despite multiple reports, a final conclusion on the cause of the accident remains elusive.
12 October ko, Mysore se Darbhanga jaane wali Bagmati Express, Tamil Nadu ke Gummidipundi ke paas Kavaraipettai mein derail ho gayi, jisse 20 passengers ko chot lagi. Investigation mein pata chala ki switch point mein tampering ki gayi thi, kyunki kuchh nuts and bolts miss ho rahe the. Green signal milne...
more... ke baad bhi, train loop line mein jaa gayi, aur ek stationary goods train se takkar ho gayi. Is accident ki wajah se agle do dino mein 50 se zyada trains cancel ya divert karni padi. Ye incident safety measures ke baare mein chinta karne ka karan hai, khaas karke 2023 ke Balasore train accident ke baad. Investigation se pata chala ki signalling gears mein tampering ki gayi thi aur tongue rail detach ho gaya tha. Track ke saath CCTV cameras aur fencing nahi hone ki wajah se security ke baare mein bhi chinta hai. Kai reports aane ke baad bhi, accident ka reason pata nahin chal saka.