https://www.ndtv.com/india-new...ef-secretary-4090267
This is absolutely terrible. At least 288 deceased thus far, several hundred more seriously injured.
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https://www.ndtv.com/india-new...ef-secretary-4090267
This is absolutely terrible. At least 288 deceased thus far, several hundred more seriously injured.
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India has very poor luck with RR safety. The basic problem is too much railroad and not enough money.
From watching several reports from local agencies it seems one passenger train was erroneously diverted into a passing siding where a freight train was standing. The ensuing collision sent coaches across the right of-way, where an express train headed in the opposite direction crashed into the wreckage less than five minutes later.
I seem to recall a vaguely similar wreck (passenger train crashing into the wreckage of a derailment that occurred minutes prior) happened on the New York Central in Conneaut, OH in the 1950's
---PCJ
I wonder how many deceased were riding on the roofs of the cars?
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:I wonder how many deceased were riding on the roofs of the cars?
Probably none, as that was electrified territory, wasn't it?
You have to remember India has 4 or 5 time the population, as the US. A majority of them use the rail system , as their countries are not covered in 8 lane highways like they are here. For the per capita number of riders vs.. an over taxed rail system, its surprising that there arnt more.
@RailRide posted:From watching several reports from local agencies it seems one passenger train was erroneously diverted into a passing siding where a freight train was standing. The ensuing collision sent coaches across the right of-way, where an express train headed in the opposite direction crashed into the wreckage less than five minutes later.
I seem to recall a vaguely similar wreck (passenger train crashing into the wreckage of a derailment that occurred minutes prior) happened on the New York Central in Conneaut, OH in the 1950's
---PCJ
You also have to remember in the 50's there wasn't the instant news reporting like there is today. Outside of Ohio that may not have even been reported , for days or weeks.
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:I wonder how many deceased were riding on the roofs of the cars?
I was going ask the same question,, The look of the cars, I don't think it mattered. But some on the outside might have got thrown clear.
Sad deal amyway,
@gunrunnerjohn posted:India has very poor luck with RR safety. The basic problem is too much railroad and not enough money.
Interestingly, this report mentions that rail accidents in India have become much less frequent over the last decade or two. The Modi government has been prioritizing rail and grade crossing improvements.
Obviously still a long way to go....
Still sounds like a horrible to go. When I was 7 or 8 I saw the aftermath of a "400" crash In North Milwaukee. Crew killed , engines on fire , and PD and FD pulling passengers off the scattered cars, Some things you cant un see.
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