On June 2, 2023, three trains collided in Balasore district, in the state of Odisha in eastern India. The 12841 Shalimar - MGR Chennai Central Coromandel Express entered the passing loop instead of the main line near Bahanaga Bazar railway station at full speed and collided with a goods train. Its derailed carriages then struck the rear coaches of a second passenger train going in the opposite direction.
The accident killed at least 288 people and injured more than 1,000. It is the deadliest train accident in India since 2016.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but early reports suggest that it may have been caused by human error. The driver of the Shalimar Express may have been distracted or fatigued, or he may have made a mistake while operating the train.
The accident has caused widespread shock and grief in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. The government has announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh (US$2,600) for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (US$700) for the injured.
The Indian Railways has ordered an inquiry into the accident. The government has also announced that it will take steps to improve safety on the railways.
The Odisha train accident is a tragedy that has claimed the lives of many innocent people. It is a reminder of the importance of safety on the railways. The Indian government and the Indian Railways must take steps to ensure that such an accident never happens again.
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