10 deaths in Kanchanjunga Express accident due to multiple lapses in train operations, driver rest, and recommends Automatic Train Protection (KAVACH) implementation.
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has stated that the Kanchanjunga Express accident, which resulted in 10 deaths including the loco pilot of the goods train, was "waiting to happen" due to multiple lapses in train operations management in automatic signal zones and inadequate counselling of loco pilots and station masters. The CRS found that the drivers of the goods train had taken a rest for over 30 hours before the accident. The probe report also recommended the implementation of the Automatic Train Protection system (KAVACH) as a top priority.
July 16, 2024
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