A major accident was averted in Siliguri, Rajdhani Express and goods train came on the same track

Rajdhani Express narrowly escaped a collision with a freight train in NJP area near Siligudi. Both the trains were on the same line. Due to the promptness of the loco pilot of Rajdhani Express, a major accident was averted. However, due to sudden braking, some passengers fell from their seats and panic prevailed among them.

Rajdhani Express narrowly escaped a collision with a freight train in NJP area near Siliguri. Both the trains were on the same line. A major accident was averted due to the promptness of the loco pilot of Rajdhani Express. However, due to sudden braking, some passengers fell from their seats and panic prevailed among them.

Let us tell you that this is not the first time that such an accident has happened in West Bengal, many accidents have happened there before this. On June 17, a freight train hit the Kanchenjunga Express train going from Agartala to Sealdah, about 30 km from New Jalpaiguri station.

Many accidents have happened before
The goods train hit the passenger train from behind. So far 15 people have lost their lives in this accident. At the same time 60 people were reported injured. According to the officer, the driver of the goods train ignored the signal and collided with the rear of the Kanchenjunga train.

There are two parcel vans and a guard coach near the Kanchenjunga coach. After the accident, NDRF, divisional team and 15 ambulances reached the spot.