On October 12, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM IST, the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai Railway Station near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This unfortunate incident resulted in 19 injuries and the derailment of 12 coaches, raising concerns about railway safety in the region [7fb279ba].
Following the collision, over half a dozen trains were diverted, including the Dhanbad-Alappuzha Express and Jabalpur-Madurai Superfast Special. The Southern Railway has issued helpline numbers for affected passengers to provide assistance and information regarding the incident [7fb279ba].
Southern Railway General Manager RN Singh confirmed that there were no fatalities reported, and all injured passengers are expected to be discharged by the evening. Restoration efforts are currently ongoing, with food and water being provided to stranded passengers at the site [7fb279ba].
This incident comes at a time when railway safety has been under scrutiny, following several accidents in recent months. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and implement measures to prevent future occurrences [7fb279ba].