A train accident involving the Howrah-Mumbai Mail (12810) occurred near Barabambo in Chakradharpur railway division, Jharkhand on July 30th, 2024. The accident was caused by a delay in action from the control room after a goods train derailed. The delay resulted in the Howrah-Mumbai Mail colliding with the derailed goods train,...
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leading to the deaths of two passengers and injuries to over 20. The train driver and assistant driver of the passenger train are credited with preventing a major disaster by applying emergency brakes. After 41 hours, rail operations resumed on the third line. Investigations are ongoing, and the Railway Ministry has demanded an immediate report on the cause of the accident. The Chief Safety Commissioner, Janak Kumar Garg, has initiated an inquiry, questioning the drivers and crew of both trains. The General Manager of the railway division is stationed at the site to oversee operations.