18-06-2024 22:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Kanchanjungha Express crash: Freight train was racing at 3 times its sanctioned speed

A goods train collided with the Kanchanjungha Express near New Jalpaiguri station in North Bengal due to an automatic signaling system failure. Investigation targets key individuals for negligence, including Manu Kumar, the co-pilot of the freight train. Manu Kumar is currently receiving treatment in a Siliguri nursing home and will be questioned by the Commission of Railway Safety.
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