A passenger train going from Mysore to Darbhanga collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station in Tiruvallur district, near Chennai. The parcel van of the express train caught fire and 19 passengers are reportedly injured. At least 12 coaches of the passenger train have also derailed.
Here are the Updates on Tamil Nadu Train Accident:
In Pics: Inspection At Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
Shri A.M. Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru conducted statutory inspection at the Kavaraipettai rail accident site today, the 12th Octorber 2024 assisted by the Senior Officials of #SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/684l88FjFE
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 12, 2024
"Centre Should Take Steps To Stop Train Accidents":Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM
As the restoration and rescue operation following the Tamil Nadu train accident is underway, the political blame game has started. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM urged the centre to take concrete measures to put an end to train accidents. "Union Government should take steps to stop train accidents. They have become more frequent now," he said."
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "Minister, MLA and government officials are on spot for rescue operation. On behalf of State Government, 22 Ambulances were sent immediately. There are no casualties. In Stanley Hospital, medical treatment is being given. Police… https://t.co/tefYTlBTGa pic.twitter.com/e2lbjDNfPs
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
Inquiry Will Start Next Week: A M Chowdhary, Commissioner Of Railway Safety
"I have come here to investigate. I have to first check the site, take statements from various people and then come to a conclusion," said Anant Madhukar Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) while speaking to the media. The inquiry in Tamil Nadu train accident will start next week, he added.
#WATCH | Mysuru-Darbhanga Express & Goods train rear collision in Tamil Nadu | Railway Safety Commissioner of Southern Circle, Anant Madhukar Chowdhary says, "I have come here to investigate...I have to first check the site, take statement from various people & then come to a… pic.twitter.com/OGDSRJ9SRr
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
"No Lessons Learned. Accountability Starts At The Top": Rahul Gandhi On Tamil Nadu Train Accident
"The Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident mirrors the horrific Balasore accident—a passenger train colliding with a stationary goods train," wrote Rahul Gandhi on X (formerly Twitter). Raising questions to the government, he said, "Despite many lives lost in numerous accidents, no lessons are learned. Accountability starts at the top. How many more families must be destroyed before this government wakes up?"
The Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident mirrors the horrific Balasore accident—a passenger train colliding with a stationary goods train.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 12, 2024
Despite many lives lost in numerous accidents, no lessons are learned. Accountability starts at the top. How many more families must be… https://t.co/ggCGlgCXOE
Sniffer Dogs Deployed At Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
Railway Safety Commissioner Inspects Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
Train Accident: Injured Passengers Admitted To Emergency Department Of Government Stanley Medical College Hospital
Visuals from outside the Emergency Department of the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai where people injured in the collision between train 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express and a goods train are admitted. 19 passengers were injured, with 4 of them suffering severe injuris.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Visuals from outside the Emergency Department of the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai where people injured in the rear collision between train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express and a goods train are admitted.
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
19 people were injured in… pic.twitter.com/wBxVUYPf86
Tami Nadu Train Accident: Bagmati Express Collides With Goods Train
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12 Coaches Derail, 19 Injured, Probe Underway@jsamdaniel reports pic.twitter.com/sJwhy0lWkW
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 12, 2024
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12 Coaches Derail, 19 Injured, Probe Underway
A passenger train, travelling at 75 kmph, hit a stationary goods train on Friday, at Kavaraippettai railway station in Tiruvallur district, near Chennai, at around 8:30 pm. The train entered a loop line instead of the main line, following which at least 12 coaches derailed, leaving 19 passengers injured, railway officials said. A parcel van also caught fire.
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: Rainfall Affects Restoration Works At Kavaraippettai Accident Spot
#WATCH | Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu: Rainfall affects restoration works at Kavarapettai accident spot where train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express had a rear collision with a goods train, last evening. 19 people were injured in the accident.
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
Railway officials say that it will… pic.twitter.com/3Eg1Nu0ILd
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: Several Trains Diverted And Rescheduled
The Following Trains are diverted and rescheduled due to train accident of Train No.12578 #Mysuru – Darbhanga #BagmatiExpress at Kavaraipettai in #Chennai Division
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 12, 2024
Passengers are requested to take note on this and plan your #travel #SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/eMNkp9TL2s
A Special Train Departed From Dr MGR Chennai Central Railway Station
Past midnight, stranded passengers were transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station. Early in the morning, at 4:45 am, a special train departed from Dr MGR Chennai Central, taking the stranded passengers to their destination. Passengers were provided with food and water.
Stranded passengers of Train No. 12578 Mysuru - Darbhanga Bagmati Express were provided with food and water
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 12, 2024
A Special Train Departed from Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 04:45 hrs on 12.10.2024 to reach their destination #SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/h5lUKQOn3D
Southern Railway sets up a help desk at Dr. MGR Chennai Central Railway Station
Restoration work underway at Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Restoration work underway at Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai Division where 12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express were derailed after it collided with a goods train, yesterday evening.
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
No casualties have been... pic.twitter.com/rm3FRjATrB
Trains Collide In Tamil Nadu: Drone visuals from Chennai-Guddur section between Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations
12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express were derailed after it collided with a goods train.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Drone visuals from Chennai-Guddur section between Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai Division where Train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express had a rear collision with a goods train, yesterday evening.
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
12-13 coaches of... pic.twitter.com/QnKmyiSVY7
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Meets Injured Passsengers
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met the injured passengers who are being treated at the Chennai government hospital.
திருவள்ளூர் மாவட்டம் கவரப்பேட்டை அருகே பாக்மதி விரைவு ரயில் சரக்கு ரயிலுடன் மோதிய விபத்தை அறிந்து அதிர்ச்சியுற்றோம். இந்த விபத்தையடுத்து, மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்களின் உத்தரவின் பேரில் முழு வீச்சில் மீட்புப்பணிகள் நடைபெற்று வருகின்றன.
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) October 11, 2024
ரயில் விபத்தில் காயமுற்று,… pic.twitter.com/MSdkrkU6HG
Stranded Passengers Are Being Transported Through Buses, Says Southern Railway
Stranded passengers are being transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR Chennai Central, the Southern Railway said.
Stranded passengers are being transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR #Chennai Central#SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/AXFYuADgC8
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 11, 2024
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Probe Ordered Into Tamil Nadu Train Accident
According to sources, the railway has ordered an inquiry into the Tamil Nadu train accident by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) and has also formed a committee to conduct the probe.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Visuals from Chennai-Guddur section between Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai Division where Train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express had a rear collision with a goods train.
— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express… pic.twitter.com/IgXvH7rZQC
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Pics From The Accident Site
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
Four passengers of the Bhagmati superfast express suffered minor injuries in the accident.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
All the passengers of the Bhagmati superfast express are being taken to Chennai Central. They will be sent to their respective destinations through another train and will be given free snaks and refreshments.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Takes Stock Of The Situation
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is monitoring the situation after Tamil Nadu train accident from the railway war room in Delhi. He has also spoked to the railway officials and instructed them to ensure the safe transportation of all passengers to their respective destinations.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Train Movement Hit Due To Collision
The train collision in Tamil Nadu has hampered the movement of three trains- Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express, Ernakulam-Tatanagar Express, and Kakinada-Dhanbad Special Express. The routes of these trains might be diverted.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
The engine of the passenger train, which was coming at a speed of 75 km per hour, was derailed and fire broke out in parcel van of the express tarin.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
The injured passengers have been sent to hospitals for treament. At least twelve coaches of the passenger train derailed in the accident.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: NDRF Teams Have Reached The Site
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Helpline Numbers Have Been Issued
🔴 #BREAKING | Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collides with the goods train
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 11, 2024
Helpline Numbers ⤵️
Chennai Division: 04425354151, 04424354995
Samastipur: 06274 8102918840
Darbhanga: 06272 8210335395
Danapur: 9031069105
Deen Dayal Upadhyay:…
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
Ambulances and doctors have reached the accident site. Most passengers have been rescued from the train. Arrangements are being to send passengers to their respective destinations through other means.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
According to sources, the crew experienced a heavy jerk as the train entered a loop line and collided with the stationary goods train at 8:30 pm.
The General Manager of Southern Railway, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Chennai Division, and other senior officials are heading to the accident site.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Visuals From The Accident Site
#WATCH | Six coaches of Train No.12578 (MYS-DBG) Mysore to Darbhanga were derailed after it collided with a goods train at around 20.30 hours. No causalities were reported. A few people were injured. The medical relief van and rescue team have started to move from Chennai… https://t.co/X9nIQ6uk3U pic.twitter.com/LPqfeXsF68
— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
Passengers being rescued after express train collides with goods train in Tamil Nadu
🎥 Watch | Passengers being rescued after express train collides with goods train in Tamil Nadu
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 11, 2024
🔴 LIVE Updates: https://t.co/kyuasOrAMj pic.twitter.com/OK4gj9pdBE
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Visuals from the spot
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
According to sources, two AC coaches of the express train have caught fire.
