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Odisha train accident
CRS report on Odisha train accident won't be made public to avoid influencing CBI probe: Railways

While there has been no official confirmation, some sources said the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) informed in its report that the accident occurred due to human error on the part of on-duty officials in the Signalling and Telecom Department as well as the Traffic Department.

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023
Major train accident averted in Bhadrak, thanks to railway staffer’s presence of mind 
Major train accident averted in Bhadrak, thanks to railway staffer’s presence of mind 

Because of a railway staffer’s presence of mind and quickness, the near possible train mishap was avoided at Manjuri Road station under Bhandaripokhari police limits in Bhadrak district yesterday. 

  • Thursday, 08 June 2023
Odisha train tragedy explained in graphics
WATCH: Graphic Explainer Of Bahanaga Train Tragedy In Odisha

How Coromandel switched tracks leading to a deadly mishap – Here’s a graphical representation video explaining the chilling moments.

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  • Sunday, 04 June 2023
Mamata Ashwini war of words over death toll in Balasore train accident
Mamata-Vaishnaw engage in war of words over death toll in Bahanaga train mishap

During her visit to the train mishap site in Balasore's Bahanaga, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was seen engaging in war of words with Union Railway Vaishnaw over the death toll in the accident.

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  • Sunday, 04 June 2023
Odisha Train Tragedy
Odisha rail tragedy: Latest list of trains cancelled and rescheduled

Due to the mishap, several trains have been cancelled, diverted and rescheduled.

  • Sunday, 04 June 2023
Balasore train accident: What is anti-collision system which Odisha train route lacks?
Balasore train accident: What is anti-collision system which Odisha train route lacks?

Balasore train accident highlights the absence of an anti-collision system on Odisha train routes, raising concerns about safety and the need for its implementation.

  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
Train Accident In Odisha: Survivor Narrates Horrific Experience When Mishap Took Place In Balasore
Train Accident In Odisha: Survivor Narrates Horrific Experience When Mishap Took Place In Balasore's Bahanaga

A railway passenger who was in one of the derailed trains in Balasore’s Bahanaga narrates horrific experience when the tragic mishap took place leaving over 100 dead, and over 800 injured.

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  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
How train accident occurred in Odisha
Train disaster in Odisha: Railway spokesman explains how tragedy unfolded in Balasore

Train disaster in Odisha: Railway spokesman explains how the tragedy unfolded in Balasore

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  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
Indian Railways back on track: Safer than ever and better connected
Indian Railways back on track: Safer than ever and better connected

Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister on May 26, 2014 after he led the BJP to a historic majority of 282 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. He returned to power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections with a huge mandate by winning 303 seats.

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
metro rail project
Odisha Metro railway project work to start before 2023-end: Minister

G Mathi Vathanan, Urban Development Department secretary said, “CM has approved the metro rail project for Bhubaneswar capital region which will also include Cuttack and connect with Jatni-Khordha and later Puri.”

  • Friday, 26 May 2023
Howrah-Puri Superfast Express
Howrah-Puri Superfast Express coaches uncouple, passengers safe

Even though the train left some of the coaches behind, no passenger was hurt due to uncoupling, sources said. However, passengers had a harrowing experience following the incident.

  • Sunday, 21 May 2023
People stop visiting this railway station after sunset, know why 
After Vande Bharat Express, Odisha bags 2 special railway projects 

Through a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, the Central government notified new railway broad gauge (BG) lines between Talcher and Angul (16.5 km) with ‘Y’ connection at Talcher and a new BG rail line from Bargarh Road to Nuapada Road (142 km) under the East Coast Railway as 'Special Railway Project.'

  • Saturday, 20 May 2023
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
After Vande Bharat, Indian Railways to introduce Vande Metro trains in Odisha

As per Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, there are plans to run Vande Metro in Puri-Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in next January-February.

  • Thursday, 18 May 2023
How to book train tickets fast with Tatkal, know here
How to book train tickets fast with Tatkal, know here

IRCTC's Tatkal booking scheme allows last-minute train bookings with additional fees. Book in advance, use multiple devices, and be patient to increase chances of getting confirmed tickets.

  • Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Vande Bharat Express
Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express trial run on April 28

As per the Indian Railways, the train will start from Howrah at 6:10am and will be back to Howrah at 8:30pm with a two-minute stoppage at Kharagpur from 7:38am to 7:40 am in the up direction.

  • Thursday, 27 April 2023
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