Janak Kumar Garg, the Chief Commissioner of Railway Security for the Northeast Frontier Railway, is ready to steer a statutory investigation into the calamitous Kanchenjunga Specific incident, which resulted in eight fatalities and 25 accidents. This probe is scheduled for June 19 on the ADRM/NJP’s workplace, commencing at 10 am, with the potential of extension if essential, as acknowledged in an official communiqué.
“People possessing pertinent info relating to the incident or associated issues are inspired to current their testimony through the inquiry or submit written statements to the Chief Commissioner of Railway Security,” the announcement specified.
Within the aftermath of the June 17 accident, quite a few trains have been annulled, and others have been rerouted. Rail providers have now recommenced from the Phansidewa area in Darjeeling district, the location of the mishap.
Surendra Kumar, the Divisional Railway Supervisor (DRM) of Katihar Northeast Frontier Railway, remarked, “Restoration efforts have been underway since dusk. An engine trial was performed on the up-line together with two freight trains and one Shatabdi prepare in the direction of NJP (New Jalpaiguri Junction) yesterday. Given the accident web site, the trial was executed with heightened vigilance. The adjoining line is anticipated to be operational inside half an hour.”
The Kanchenjunga Specific reached its terminus at Sealdah in Kolkata early at the moment following the completion of restoration actions. The collision occurred when a freight prepare reportedly disregarded a sign and struck the Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Specific close to Jalpaiguri station in North Bengal at 8:55 am on Monday.
The tragic occasion transpired within the Phansidewa sector of Darjeeling district, resulting in not less than eight deaths and over 25 accidents. A passenger aboard the prepare recounted the harrowing ordeal, expressing her misery and concern.
“I used to be in coach S7 when the accident occurred. We’re very frightened after this incident. My dad and mom are additionally deeply involved,” she shared. Bengal’s Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has beforehand criticized the central authorities for what she perceives as negligence in the direction of the railways. The Kanchenjunga Specific operates between Silchar in Assam and Sealdah in Kolkata.
