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Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Live Updates and Reactions

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Tragedy strikes as Kanchanjunga Express collides with a goods train! Stay tuned for the latest news and reactions 🚂 #TrainAccident #IndiaNews

In a tragic incident today, the Kanchanjunga Express, travelling from Agartala to Sealdah, met with a severe accident around 9 am. Reports confirm that 5 people have lost their lives, and several passengers have sustained injuries. The collision occurred when the Sealdah-bound train collided with a goods train near New Jalpaiguri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, terming the incident as 'saddening.' Mamata Banerjee also criticized the Railways Ministry while highlighting past achievements.

As the nation mourns the victims of the Kanchanjunga Express accident, rescue operations are underway to save those trapped in the wreckage. The incident has sparked discussions on railway safety standards and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future. The accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring proper signal management and adherence to safety protocols in railway operations.

In the aftermath of the Kanchanjunga Express collision, the Railway authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the mishap. The overshot signal leading to the collision has raised concerns about the functioning of signaling systems across the railway network. Efforts are being made to enhance safety measures and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.

As the nation comes to terms with the tragedy, the incident underscores the critical role of infrastructure maintenance and staff training in ensuring the safety of railway passengers. It serves as a wake-up call for authorities to prioritize safety protocols and invest in modernizing railway systems to prevent accidents like the Kanchanjunga Express collision.

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Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident Live Updates: 15 including ... (The Indian Express)

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5 dead, several injured as Kanchanjungha Express collides with ... (Times of India)

India News: The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri, a senior North Frontier Railway (NFR) ...

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Kanchanjunga Express Accident LIVE: 5 killed, many trapped ... (Livemint)

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Kanchanjunga Express accident: Goods train overshot signal and hit ... (Business Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the incident, calling it "saddening" and extended his condolences to the victims' families.

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5 dead after Kanchanjunga Express hit by goods train in Bengal's ... (India Today)

Five persons died after a Kanchanjunga Express, bound for Kolkata's Sealdah station, was hit by a goods train in Bengal's Siliguri on Monday.

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Kanchanjungha Express collides with goods train near West ... (The Hindu)

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9 dead, 25 injured as Kanchanjunga Express collides with goods ... (The Indian Express)

The accident, which took place on the main rail link from Kolkata to Siliguri, affected long-distance train services, officials also said.

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Kanchenjunga accident: Several trains cancelled, diverted after ... (The Hindu)

Kanchenjunga Express accident leads to train cancellations and diversions, claiming lives and sparking criticism from officials.

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Kanchanjunga accident: Train operations resume after over 20 ... (India Today)

The train operations at the site where a Kanchanjunga Express was hit from behind by a goods train on Monday, returned to normal after more than 20 hours of ...

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Bengal train accident: Railways to begin investigation today (Deccan Herald)

Kolkata: India will launch an investigation on Tuesday into a train collision that killed nine people in the state of West Bengal and injured more than 50, ...

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Kanchanjunga Express Accident in West Bengal Live Updates: Two ... (Times of India)

Kanchanjunga Express Accident in West Bengal Live Updates: The collision between the Sealdah-bound 13174 Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train resu.

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Kanchenjungha Express: Fifteen killed in India train collision (BBC News)

The accident occurred when a good train rammed into a stationary passenger train in West Bengal state.

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