train accident

Alert loco pilot averts disaster, assistant loses life trying to out engine fire

Railways has hailed both men for their efforts, which potentially saved many lives.

May 08, 2018, 14:43 PM IST

Kushinagar accident: School van rams into train, 13 children killed; UP CM visits spot

As per witnesses, all those killed in the crash are aged under 10. Many of those injured could not even be taken to the hospital and were killed on the spot. 

Apr 26, 2018, 08:07 AM IST

Explosion in Lakhisarai-Maurya express, 1 killed, 2 seriously injured

A loud explosion was heard in the Lakhisarai-Maurya express on Friday morning at the Kiul station in Bihar. 

Apr 14, 2018, 08:08 AM IST

12-year-old averts major train accident in Bihar, saves lives of hundreds of passengers

The incident occurred in Bagaha in Bihar when the boy spotted a damaged track.

Dec 19, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Six French schoolchildren killed as train ploughs into bus

Images from the scene showed the bus split in two, with a long line of emergency vehicles on an approach to the crossing.

Dec 15, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails near Uttar Pradesh's Banda, 3 dead; compensation announced

The incident that took place near UP's Banda left another eight people injured.

Nov 24, 2017, 06:26 AM IST

Truck hits local train in Punjab, train driver killed

A train driver was killed when a truck rammed into a passenger train at an unmanned crossing in Punjab`s Ferozepur district on Sunday, officials said. No passenger was injured.

Oct 08, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Duronto Express, 2 other trains spotted running on same track; major accident averted

A big accident was averted after authorities discovered that three trains were running on the same railway track

Sep 26, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

7 coaches of Howrah-Jabalpur-Shaptipunj Express derails in Uttar Pradesh, no injuries reported

Seven coaches of Howrah-Jabalpur-Shaktipunj Express derails near Obra.

Sep 07, 2017, 08:30 AM IST

Woman's arms re-attached after train accident by surgeons in France

The surgery commenced early in the evening of August 14 – 1 hour and 50 minutes after the 30-year-old’s arms were severed in the accident at Chambery station, 60 km (35 miles) away.

Aug 26, 2017, 12:09 PM IST

Train accidents have declined in last 3 yrs: Rail ministry

In 2014-15, the number of accidents was 135 which decreased to 107 in 2015-16 and further to 104 in 2016-17.

Aug 21, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

Track repair was being carried out without station master's permission - Watch report

This special report gives information from different sources about the rail accident in Muzaffarnagar. Watch to know more.

Aug 20, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

Watch: First official briefing after Muzaffarnagar train accident

First official briefing after the Muzaffarnagar train accident. Watch railway board's member Mohd. Jamshed's take on this.

Aug 20, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

FIR against unknown persons in Utkal Express derailment, charges include 'death due to negligence'

Thirteen coaches of the high-speed Utkal Express on Saturday jumped the rails near Khatauli in UP. 

Aug 20, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Selfie trouble: Egypt health ministry punishes six medics for clicking in front of train wreck

Days after fatal train mishap, Egypt’s health ministry transferred six medics to a remote part of the country after they took selfies in front of a deadly train wreck. 

Aug 14, 2017, 08:36 AM IST

Bihar: 14 wagons of a goods train derails on Kaimur-Gaya Mughalsarai railway line; train movement affected

At least 14 bogies of a goods train derailed in Bihar`s Kaimur district on Wednesday, disrupting rail traffic on the busy Mughalsarai-Howrah route, officials said. No injuries were reported.

Aug 02, 2017, 07:50 AM IST

Indian-origin lawyer dies after being hit by train in US

An Indian-origin lawyer died after he was hit by a train at a crossing in a northern California town.

Jun 08, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Eleven coaches of Mumbai-Lucknow express derail at Unnao; no casualties, some passengers receive minor injuries

Eleven coaches of the Mumbai- Lucknow Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed on Sunday in UP.

May 21, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Railways hints at sabotage in Rajya Rani Express derailment, announces ex-gratia for injured

Railways said that the defects in the track could be due to "extraneous factors".

Apr 15, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

50 injured in Moscow train accident

At least 50 persons were injured when a commuter train and the Moscow-Brest long-distance train collided here, Russian Railways said on Sunday.

Apr 09, 2017, 09:52 AM IST