News for 'train accident'

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gujarat has registered a case against the owners of buffaloes that were hit by the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat express, in which the front portion of the train was damaged, officials said on Friday.

Ganguly hints at lengthy layoff for injured Pant

Ganguly hints at lengthy layoff for injured Pant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rishabh Pant is currently recovering after undergoing treatment for his injuries.

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The aircraft crashed 3 km away from Chorhatta airstrip after hitting the dome of a temple and a tree while on a training sortie, said Chorhatta police station in-charge J P Patel.

13 killed, 47 injured in train collision near Gorakhpur

13 killed, 47 injured in train collision near Gorakhpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

12 people have reportedly been killed and 45injured when two speeding passenger trains collided near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh late Tuasday night, a railway official said.

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails in UP, 3 dead, 9 injured

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails in UP, 3 dead, 9 injured

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Prima facie it appears that fractured railway track is the cause of accident as per local assessment.

1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Fog and negligence of the driver of the rear train are being reported as to being causes of the mishap.

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The end of the train which hit the wall suffered damage and a portion of the wall collapsed, suggesting that the collision was quite intense.

SC allows Mumbai Metro to seek nod for felling 84 trees at Aarey

SC allows Mumbai Metro to seek nod for felling 84 trees at Aarey

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd to pursue its plea with the relevant authority for felling 84 trees at Mumbai's Aarey Colony for constructing train ramps at its car shed project, saying it cannot be "oblivious of serious dislocation" which may be caused in projects involving "large public funds".

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The semi-high speed Train 18, which has been recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi trains but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Scientists are working on conducting various tests for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission and the agency is coordinating with the Navy and others in this connection, he said.

Rajya Sabha session adjourned over attack on Lalu

Rajya Sabha session adjourned over attack on Lalu

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Trouble broke out when RJD members supported by the Congress protest what they termed as pre-meditated conspiracy against the railway minister, who had gone to Samalaya in connection with a train accident.

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least eight passengers of the Alleppy-Dhanbad Bokaro express were crushed by another train when they jumped on the parallel tracks on hearing that there was a fire on the train. Many others were injured in the incident.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Train rams truck in UP, 14 killed

Train rams truck in UP, 14 killed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

At least 14 people were killed and around 25 injured when a speeding Gonda-Ayodhya passenger train rammed into a truck at an unmanned level crossing in Gonda on Sunday afternoon.

Assam: Train runs over 2 elephants

Assam: Train runs over 2 elephants

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The pachyderms were crossing the track in a bird sanctuary

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

PIX: 40 killed, 150 hurt as Gorakhdham Express rams into goods train

PIX: 40 killed, 150 hurt as Gorakhdham Express rams into goods train

Rediff.com26 May 2014

At least 40 passengers were killed and over 150 injured as the Gorakhdham Express, which runs between the cities of Gorakhpur and Hisar via Delhi, rammed into a goods train at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

China: Strong winds derail train, 4 killed

China: Strong winds derail train, 4 killed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Eleven bogies of the train were derailed by a strong windstorm around 2 am.

Bengal train mishap toll touches 62

Bengal train mishap toll touches 62

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

A speeding express train rammed into the rear of another killing 60 people and injuring over 150 at the Sainthia station in Bhirbhum district of West Bengal, apparently after overshooting the signal in the early hours on Monday.

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Apart from rail mishaps, the coverage would take care of terrorist attacks and accidental fall of a passenger from a train and normal accidents, riots, robbery and dacoity

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

Clamour in LS for Lalu's resignation

Clamour in LS for Lalu's resignation

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

BJP MPs refused to allow the house to function till the railway minister apprised them of the accident.

STF to continue, says Jaya

STF to continue, says Jaya

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The STF will handle hijacking, armed terrorism, illegal agitations, natural calamities, train accidents and havoc caused by floods.

Unable to pay high ambulance fare, man carries mother's body on shoulders

Unable to pay high ambulance fare, man carries mother's body on shoulders

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'The ambulance that had brought us to the hospital charged Rs 900. But ambulance operators demanded Rs 3000 to take us home. We couldn't pay that much'

Day after tragic accident, Surya Kiran not to participate in Aero India show

Day after tragic accident, Surya Kiran not to participate in Aero India show

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

In memory and honour of Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi who lost his life in the crash, the HAL-built aircraft will fly the missing man formation.

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

How Shivani Gupta bounced back from a major accident is sure to inspire you.

CID to probe Sainthia train mishap

CID to probe Sainthia train mishap

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The Central Investigation Department will conduct a probe into Monday's train tragedy at Sainthia in West Bengal which left 66 people dead and 89 injured.

AP: Railways, govt agencies blame each other

AP: Railways, govt agencies blame each other

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Andhra train mishap: Railways, govt agencies blame each other

34 dead, 25 injured as Karwar-Mumbai train derails

34 dead, 25 injured as Karwar-Mumbai train derails

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The accident occurred on Sunday night between Rajapur and Vaibhavwadi stations when the train hit some boulders, which had rolled on to the tracks following a landslide.

Lack of proper training causes crashes: Mukherjee

Lack of proper training causes crashes: Mukherjee

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said lack of proper training was found to be the major reason for the large number of fighter plane accidents.

Another tough day for railways as 3 trains derail in 9 hours

Another tough day for railways as 3 trains derail in 9 hours

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three trains jumped off the tracks and another derailment was averted on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Maharashtra within a span of nine hours.

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Gaya deaths: Army says no mortar shell was fired

Gaya deaths: Army says no mortar shell was fired

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to a statement from Colonel Dushyant Singh Chauhan, the administrative commandant of Danapur Cantonment on the outskirts of the state capital, 'no clearance' was given for mortar firing at the Deuri Dumri firing range in Gaya.

RJD workers burn effigy of Modi

RJD workers burn effigy of Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

20 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in MP

20 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in MP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Twenty people were killed and 50 injured when a goods train hit the stationary Indore- Gwalior Intercity Express head-on in Madhya Pradesh after it overshot the signal amid heavy rains and poor visibility in the early Monday.