A serious accident involving the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express has raised concerns about the safety and security measures of the Indian Railways. The Gonda to Motiganj-Jhilahi rail route was known to be weak, and a report was filed with the railway authorities. A decision to block the track was made on Thursday, but...
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the process was not completed before the express train was allowed to proceed on the weakened track, resulting in a serious accident. After the accident, the railway track was found to be shifted about four feet from its original position. Water was also found near the track, contributing to its weakened condition. The forensic team collected samples of the rail track, ballast, and soil for investigation. Railway officials inspected the track, and preliminary investigations suggest that a pit and water accumulation near the accident site led to the track shifting upon the train's arrival. The train derailment is believed to have been caused by defects in the track.