A major accident occurred on the Dibrugarh Express in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. The accident is suspected to be caused by a faulty track, which had been under repair in the previous days. A viral audio clip reveals that the...
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trackman had warned about the danger of the track, but his warnings were ignored. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has initiated a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. The investigation will focus on the track, traction, and other relevant aspects to understand why, how, and when the accident occurred. The CRS team will visit the accident site to collect evidence and will submit a report to the Ministry of Railways. The track section between Gonda and Mankapur had been under maintenance, and there were previous safety orders issued for the same section in August 2023 and June 2022. Experts suggest that track failure or engine/coach wheel malfunction are the common causes of train derailment. Considering the ongoing track repair work in the past three years, track failure is suspected to be the likely cause of the accident, but a final confirmation awaits the CRS investigation.