The Howrah-Mumbai Mail train accident has caused over 200 crore rupees in damages to the Chakradharpur division and the South Eastern Railway Zone. Passenger and freight train operations on the Tatanagar and Kharagpur lines were halted due to track damage between Rajkharsawan and Barabambo, impacting the transport of iron ore,...
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coal, cement, and other minerals. The accident also led to the cancellation of numerous passenger trains between Tatanagar, Chakradharpur, and Rourkela, resulting in the refund of ticket fares and additional expenses for passenger services. The railway is currently focusing on restoring the track and resuming train operations, and the exact cost of repairs is yet to be determined. The accident resulted in damage to 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail, including the pantry car, and six wagons of the freight train, requiring extensive repairs. Approximately 300 meters of track, traction, signal, and point systems were destroyed between Rajkharsawan and Barabambo, necessitating the replacement of the track and the reconstruction of the signaling system. The railway has announced compensation for the families of the deceased and the injured, and approximately 1500 personnel are working to restore train operations.