Bilaspur Train Accident: Did Loco Pilot Of Passenger Train Pass ‘Danger’ Signal? Probe Ordered

Final Up to date:November 04, 2025, 19:29 IST

In an official assertion, the railways mentioned a preliminary evaluation signifies that the explanation behind the accident could possibly be sign handed at hazard, or SPAD

The railways has ordered an in depth inquiry into the collision of a passenger practice with a items practice close to Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh, which claimed the lives of 4 individuals and left others injured on Tuesday.

In response to an official assertion, the inquiry will probably be performed on the stage of the Commissioner of Railway Security (CRS) to determine the trigger and suggest mandatory corrective measures.

The railways mentioned a preliminary evaluation signifies that the explanation behind the accident could possibly be sign handed at hazard (SPAD). It mentioned the loco pilot of the passenger practice might have missed a sign on the “hazard” (pink) place.

High sources mentioned this part of the route has an automated signalling system.

Railway officers mentioned the incident befell round 4 pm when the MEMU (mainline electrical a number of unit) passenger practice was heading to Bilaspur from Gevra (in neighbouring Korba district). When the practice was between Gatora and Bilaspur railway stations, the passenger practice rammed right into a items practice from behind, they mentioned.

“Up to now, 4 deaths within the accident have been confirmed. Two others are nonetheless trapped and efforts are on to rescue them,” Bilaspur collector Sanjay Agrawal instructed reporters.

The visuals from the accident website present a coach of the passenger practice mounted onto a wagon of the products practice. Reduction and rescue operations have been launched on a struggle footing by the railway administration.

Senior officers have rushed to the location to observe the state of affairs, and the injured have been moved to close by hospitals for therapy. The railway authorities are offering all potential help and coordination to the affected passengers whereas helpline numbers have been issued for the comfort of passengers and their households. 

A compensation of Rs 10 lakh every to kin of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh to the critically injured individuals has been introduced by the railways. Those that sustained minor accidents will obtain Rs 1 lakh help, an official assertion mentioned.

Passengers and their households might contact these emergency numbers:

Bilaspur: 7777857335, 7869953330Champa: 8085956528Raigarh: 9752485600Pendra Highway: 8294730162Korba: 7869953330Uslapur: 7777857338

Akash Sharma

Akash Sharma, Defence Correspondent, CNN-Information 18, covers the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways. As well as, he additionally follows developments within the nationwide capital. With an intensive expertise coverin…Learn Extra

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