🚂 Train Accidents Become a Regular Affair 😮
- MediaFx
- Oct 18, 2024
- 1 min read
TL;DR: Eight coaches of the Mumbai-bound Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam this afternoon. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, though rail services along the Lumding-Badarpur single line have been suspended temporarily. Rescue and restoration operations are underway, with senior railway officials at the scene.
🛤️ What Happened at Dibalong?
The train, departing from Agartala, derailed at 3:55 PM today, with eight coaches, including the engine, going off the track 🚋. Fortunately, all passengers escaped unharmed. However, the suspension of rail traffic along this route has disrupted services, leaving passengers stranded. Relief trains from Lumding station have already been dispatched to assist.
🚧 Another Day, Another Derailment?
Train accidents have become so frequent that they often fade into the background of news headlines 📉. While no major injuries this time is a relief, it raises bigger questions about rail safety standards and how these incidents are becoming alarmingly normalized.
💡 MediaFx Opinion: Fix the System, Not Just the Rails!
This incident, like many others, highlights the urgent need for better rail infrastructure and maintenance in India 🚦. While no casualties is good news, frequent derailments show that safety cannot be taken for granted. The Railways must prioritize proactive measures, not just damage control after accidents.
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