Massive train accident some 275 kilometres from Karachi in Pakistan Reports say 10 coaches of the Hazara Express which was travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi derailed and at least 15 people have been confirmed dead till now. Over 50 people are reported wounded in the train accident and more injuries are feared.

Pakistan train accident: Karachi-Rawalpindi Hazara Express derails near Sarharia Railway Station

Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday revealed the cause behind the horrific Odisha train accident saying that the lapses in the ‘signalling-circuit-alteration’ lead to wrong signals which caused the trains to collide in Balasore on June 2.

The Union Minister further said that the Commissioner of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation had completed its probe into the Balasore train accident, which killed at least 295 people.

“The rear-collision was due to the lapses in the signalling-circuit-alteration carried out at the North Signal Goomty (of the station) in the past, and during the execution of the signalling work related to replacement of Electric Lifting Barrier for level crossing gate no. 94 at the Station. These lapses resulted in wrong signalling to Train No. 12841 wherein the UP Home Signal indicated a Green aspect for run-through movement on the UP main line of the station, but the crossover connecting the UP main line to the UP loop line (crossover 17A/B) was set to the UP loop line; the wrong signalling resulted in the Train No.12841 traversing on the UP loop line, and eventual rear-collision with the Goods train (No. N/DDIP) standing there,” Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha.

The minister responded to the questions by Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha on the tragedy.

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He then said that the incident, which involved Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, the Howrah-bound Shalimar Express and a goods train, claimed the lives of at least 295 passengers, and severely injured 451, whereas 180 received First Aid Treatment.

“In the said accident 41 deceased persons have not yet been identified,” Vaishnaw told the Upper House.

He further added that the Departmental Inquiry Committee and the Commissioner of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation are the main agencies investigating the causes of different accidents.

“During the last 5 years (2018-2023), 201 accident cases were investigated by the Departmental Inquiry committee and 18 cases have been investigated by the Commission of Railway Safety,” the Union Minister said.

“As per the recommendations suggested by the different accident inquiry committees in their report, appropriate action has been taken by the Railway Administration,” Vaishnaw said.

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Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday revealed the cause behind the horrific Odisha train accident saying that the lapses in the ‘signalling-circuit-alteration’ lead to wrong signals which caused the trains to collide in Balasore on June 2.

Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday revealed the cause behind the horrific Odisha train accident saying that the lapses in the ‘signalling-circuit-alteration’ lead to wrong signals which caused the trains to collide in Balasore on June 2. The Union Minister further said that the Commissioner of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation had completed its probe into the Balasore train accident, which killed at least 295 people. “The rear-collision was due to the lapses in the signalling-circuit-alteration carried out at the North Signal Goomty (of the station) in the past, and during the execution of the signalling work related to replacement of Electric Lifting Barrier for level crossing gate no. 94 at the Station. These lapses resulted in wrong signalling to Train No. 12841 wherein the UP Home Signal indicated a Green aspect for run-through movement on the UP main line of the station, but the crossover connecting the UP main line to the UP loop line (crossover 17A/B) was set to the UP loop line; the wrong signalling resulted in the Train No.12841 traversing on the UP loop line, and eventual rear-collision with the Goods train (No. N/DDIP) standing there,” Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha. The minister responded to the questions by Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha on the tragedy. Also read: India, Sri Lanka to boost bilateral ties through energy, power and port projects He then said that the incident, which involved Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, the Howrah-bound Shalimar Express and a goods train, claimed the lives of at least 295 passengers, and severely injured 451, whereas 180 received First Aid Treatment. “In the said accident 41 deceased persons have not yet been identified,” Vaishnaw told the Upper House. He further added that the Departmental Inquiry Committee and the Commissioner of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation are the main agencies investigating the causes of different accidents. “During the last 5 years (2018-2023), 201 accident cases were investigated by the Departmental Inquiry committee and 18 cases have been investigated by the Commission of Railway Safety,” the Union Minister said. “As per the recommendations suggested by the different accident inquiry committees in their report, appropriate action has been taken by the Railway Administration,” Vaishnaw said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.

Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted.

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"As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India.

So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident.&nbsp;

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According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum."

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The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha&nbsp;resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming&nbsp;at least 275 lives.

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Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.

Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. Also watch | India: Odisha train tragedy | World News | WION × "As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India. So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident. #WATCH | West Bengal: Two goods trains collided at Onda railway station in Bankura. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/T4sL5rn7Rp — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum." Also read | Was Odisha train crash avoidable? A 2022 CAG report flagged serious concerns The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming at least 275 lives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Goods trains collide in West Bengal's Bankura, several bogies derail

In Pics | Tragic three-train collision in Odisha, India

As India grieves its worst train disaster in 28 years condolences have been pouring in from different parts of the world. At least 294 people were killed and over 1000 injured in an accident on Friday, June 2, after an accident involving three trains. The horrific accident happened when the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, headed toward Chennai, derailed. It collided with a goods train on the adjacent track, causing the rear carriage of the Coromandel Express to veer off onto the third track. The Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, coming from the opposite direction on the third track, rammed into the derailed coaches.

Odisha Train Tragedy | Railway Minister: Root cause of the incident identified

At least 288 people were killed and over 900 injured in an accident on Friday, June 2, after an accident involving three trains. The horrific accident happened when the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, headed toward Chennai, derailed. It collided with a good train on the adjacent track, causing the rear carriage of the Coromandel Express to veer off onto the third track. The Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, coming from the opposite direction on the third track, rammed into the derailed coaches.

Odisha Train Crash: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the site of accident

A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288 individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Take a look.

Odisha Train Crash: PM Modi convenes emergency meeting in New Delhi

A freight train derailment occurred in the western Russian region bordering Ukraine, on Tuesday (May 2), for the second day in a row due to an “explosive device” on the tracks, said the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region.&nbsp;

Media reports citing local officials have said that the locomotive and some cars of the train were derailed after a similar incident occurred, on Monday, near Unecha where the locomotive and seven freight wagons were derailed.&nbsp;

The incident, on Tuesday, occurred in the western Bryansk region, which borders both Ukraine and Belarus where Russian officials have reported multiple attacks by pro-Ukrainian sabotage groups since Moscow invaded Kyiv over a year ago.&nbsp;

In a statement, the Bryansk region governor Alexander Bogomaz said, “An unidentified explosive device went off near the Snezhestkaya railway station,” as quoted by the news agency AFP. He added, “A locomotive and several wagons of the train derailed,” adding that there were no casualties. He also did not indicate who was responsible for the incident.&nbsp;

Russian Railways also released a statement without mentioning an explosive device, and said that the train had derailed due to “the intervention of unauthorised persons in the work of rail transport”.&nbsp;

The state operator also confirmed that the incident took place at 7:47 pm (local time) between Snezhetskaya, just to the southeast of Bryansk, and the nearby village of Belye Berega where the rail traffic has&nbsp;been suspended. The railway authorities also said the train’s front locomotive and “around 20 wagons” were derailed.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile, the Russian news agency TASS&nbsp;citing officials reported&nbsp;that&nbsp;firefighters were working at the scene and two recovery trains had been dispatched to the area. The local prosecutors have also launched an investigation into the incident, said news agency.&nbsp;

What happened on Monday?

This comes a day after Bogomaz took to Telegram and wrote, “An unidentified explosive device went off, as a result of which a locomotive of a freight train derailed,” adding that there were “no casualties”. Images and videos from the site shared on social media platforms showed plumes of dark grey smoke rising into the air and several tank carriages also seen lying on their side.&nbsp;

The incident occurred at 10:17 am (Moscow time) between regional hub Bryansk and the town of Unecha and the train was reportedly carrying oil products and timber. Notably, the governor of the northern Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, on Monday had said that local power lines were blown up by an “explosive device.”

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A freight train derailment occurred in the western Russian region bordering Ukraine, on Tuesday (May 2), for the second day in a row due to an “explosive device” on the tracks, said the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region.

A freight train derailment occurred in the western Russian region bordering Ukraine, on Tuesday (May 2), for the second day in a row due to an “explosive device” on the tracks, said the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region. Media reports citing local officials have said that the locomotive and some cars of the train were derailed after a similar incident occurred, on Monday, near Unecha where the locomotive and seven freight wagons were derailed. The incident, on Tuesday, occurred in the western Bryansk region, which borders both Ukraine and Belarus where Russian officials have reported multiple attacks by pro-Ukrainian sabotage groups since Moscow invaded Kyiv over a year ago. In a statement, the Bryansk region governor Alexander Bogomaz said, “An unidentified explosive device went off near the Snezhestkaya railway station,” as quoted by the news agency AFP. He added, “A locomotive and several wagons of the train derailed,” adding that there were no casualties. He also did not indicate who was responsible for the incident. Russian Railways also released a statement without mentioning an explosive device, and said that the train had derailed due to “the intervention of unauthorised persons in the work of rail transport”. The state operator also confirmed that the incident took place at 7:47 pm (local time) between Snezhetskaya, just to the southeast of Bryansk, and the nearby village of Belye Berega where the rail traffic has been suspended. The railway authorities also said the train’s front locomotive and “around 20 wagons” were derailed. Meanwhile, the Russian news agency TASS citing officials reported that firefighters were working at the scene and two recovery trains had been dispatched to the area. The local prosecutors have also launched an investigation into the incident, said news agency. What happened on Monday? This comes a day after Bogomaz took to Telegram and wrote, “An unidentified explosive device went off, as a result of which a locomotive of a freight train derailed,” adding that there were “no casualties”. Images and videos from the site shared on social media platforms showed plumes of dark grey smoke rising into the air and several tank carriages also seen lying on their side. The incident occurred at 10:17 am (Moscow time) between regional hub Bryansk and the town of Unecha and the train was reportedly carrying oil products and timber. Notably, the governor of the northern Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, on Monday had said that local power lines were blown up by an “explosive device.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘Explosive device’ causes another freight train derailment in Russian region near Ukraine

A bull calf that got hit by a semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train was catapulted into the air and knocked down an 82-year-old man on Wednesday (April 19) near the Alwar railway station in Rajasthan, killing him instantly. The calf also died on the spot.&nbsp;

The series of incidents, according to India Today, began when a calf got on the tracks and obstructed the Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express train. Following the train's collision with the calf, a man urinating&nbsp;by the track was struck and killed, and the calf was also killed.&nbsp;As per reports, the incident occurred in the Alwar District of Rajasthan in the jurisdiction of Aravali Vihar Police Station.

Shiv Dayal Sharma, who died, was a former railway worker in the electric department who was standing around 30 metres from the point of impact, as reported by The Hindu.

<h2 id="Vande_Bharat_accidents_involving_cattle">Vande Bharat accidents involving cattle</h2>

According to official statistics provided by the Indian Railways, more than 90,000&nbsp;cattle have been ran over by trains since 2019. There were 27,057 cases in 2019–20, while there were 19,960 instances in 2020–21. The number of cases rose to 28,727 in 2021–2022 in this category. There were 26,180 incidents in 2022–2023 as of January 23, 2023.

Indian Railways is currently considering fencing the rail lines along the 622-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad length in order to avoid such incidents. According to Ashwini Vaishnav, the union minister for railways, the around $245.26 crore project got underway in January of this year.

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Two incidents of cattle hits were reported in October 2022, one at one at Atul railway station and another&nbsp;at Anand railway station, both in the Indian state of Gujarat. The train's nose had then sustained significant damage in the Atul accident.

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“In the current incident the train got a few scratches and continued its run without stopping,” public relations officer of North-Western Railway told The Hindu.

In addition, Vaishnaw has recommended building a 1,000 km long boundary wall since some North Central Railway sections in Uttar Pradesh are susceptible to cattle hits.

<h2>Vande Bharat to make inroads in Kerala&nbsp;</h2>

On April 25, at around 10:30 am, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;will flag off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station, as reported by the Mint.

The train will cover 11 Districts namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod.

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A bull calf that got hit by a semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train was catapulted into the air and knocked down an 82-year-old man on Wednesday (April 19) near the Alwar railway station in Rajasthan, killing him instantly.

A bull calf that got hit by a semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train was catapulted into the air and knocked down an 82-year-old man on Wednesday (April 19) near the Alwar railway station in Rajasthan, killing him instantly. The calf also died on the spot. The series of incidents, according to India Today, began when a calf got on the tracks and obstructed the Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express train. Following the train's collision with the calf, a man urinating by the track was struck and killed, and the calf was also killed. As per reports, the incident occurred in the Alwar District of Rajasthan in the jurisdiction of Aravali Vihar Police Station. Shiv Dayal Sharma, who died, was a former railway worker in the electric department who was standing around 30 metres from the point of impact, as reported by The Hindu. Vande Bharat accidents involving cattle According to official statistics provided by the Indian Railways, more than 90,000 cattle have been ran over by trains since 2019. There were 27,057 cases in 2019–20, while there were 19,960 instances in 2020–21. The number of cases rose to 28,727 in 2021–2022 in this category. There were 26,180 incidents in 2022–2023 as of January 23, 2023. Indian Railways is currently considering fencing the rail lines along the 622-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad length in order to avoid such incidents. According to Ashwini Vaishnav, the union minister for railways, the around $245.26 crore project got underway in January of this year. ALSO READ | Indian states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh sign border pact ending decades-old disputes Two incidents of cattle hits were reported in October 2022, one at one at Atul railway station and another at Anand railway station, both in the Indian state of Gujarat. The train's nose had then sustained significant damage in the Atul accident. ALSO WATCH | UP Police launches state-wide manhunt for Atiq Ahmed's wife Shaista Parveen “In the current incident the train got a few scratches and continued its run without stopping,” public relations officer of North-Western Railway told The Hindu. In addition, Vaishnaw has recommended building a 1,000 km long boundary wall since some North Central Railway sections in Uttar Pradesh are susceptible to cattle hits. Vande Bharat to make inroads in Kerala On April 25, at around 10:30 am, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station, as reported by the Mint. The train will cover 11 Districts namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Calf struck by Vande Bharat train lands on man urinating on tracks, both die

Two passengers were killed and several others suffered injuries in a train accident in Cairo on Tuesday, said the health ministry of Egypt after the latest rail tragedy in the country.

The ministry, in its statement, said that there were "two dead in the train accident at Qalyub, while the injured are in stable condition."

The train accident took place in Qalyub, which is located north of Cairo in the Nile Delta.

The national rail authority of Egypt said that the accident happened when a passenger train while entering Qalyub station, ran through a stop signal.

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"That led to the derailment of the locomotive and the first carriage," the authority said in a statement. The pictures from the site of the accident showed the responders moving towards rail cars.

The officials said that an investigation into the cause of the accident is being carried out. Around 20 ambulances were sent to the accident site and the injured passengers were admitted to nearby hospitals, said health authorities.

A perimeter was formed by the police to hold back the people who had perched on the nearby walls. Later, a crane was brought to lift a derailed car which looked partially crumpled.

The rail accidents in Egypt have been blamed on poor maintenance and infrastructure.

Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir, in April 2021, fired the head of the rail authority after an uproar over the dilapidated train lines' mismanagement.

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"The goal of these decisions is not merely about leadership changes of the authority but are in line with the next stage which demands... a complete upgrade of the railway network," the transport ministry had stated at the time.

The changes "underway aim to provide better services, working around the clock to serve commuters and to upgrade... this essential service which transports millions of passengers yearly", it added.

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Two passengers were killed and several others suffered injuries in a train accident in Cairo on Tuesday, said the health ministry of Egypt after the latest rail tragedy in the country.

Two passengers were killed and several others suffered injuries in a train accident in Cairo on Tuesday, said the health ministry of Egypt after the latest rail tragedy in the country. The ministry, in its statement, said that there were "two dead in the train accident at Qalyub, while the injured are in stable condition." The train accident took place in Qalyub, which is located north of Cairo in the Nile Delta. The national rail authority of Egypt said that the accident happened when a passenger train while entering Qalyub station, ran through a stop signal. ALSO READ | Greece: Thousands protest in Athens over deadly train crash; PM issues apology "That led to the derailment of the locomotive and the first carriage," the authority said in a statement. The pictures from the site of the accident showed the responders moving towards rail cars. The officials said that an investigation into the cause of the accident is being carried out. Around 20 ambulances were sent to the accident site and the injured passengers were admitted to nearby hospitals, said health authorities. A perimeter was formed by the police to hold back the people who had perched on the nearby walls. Later, a crane was brought to lift a derailed car which looked partially crumpled. The rail accidents in Egypt have been blamed on poor maintenance and infrastructure. Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir, in April 2021, fired the head of the rail authority after an uproar over the dilapidated train lines' mismanagement. WATCH | Train crash in Greece - at least 36 killed in head-on collision "The goal of these decisions is not merely about leadership changes of the authority but are in line with the next stage which demands... a complete upgrade of the railway network," the transport ministry had stated at the time. The changes "underway aim to provide better services, working around the clock to serve commuters and to upgrade... this essential service which transports millions of passengers yearly", it added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Clashes erupted across Greece as thousands of demonstrators demanded justice for 57 people killed in the country's worst train collision, with some condemning the tragedy as a "crime."

Protesters chanted "murderers!" outside the headquarters of operators Hellenic Train, which took over railway network operation in 2017, and protested at decades of failure, despite close calls in past.&nbsp;

A student at Thessaloniki said, "What happened was not an accident, it was a crime. We can't watch all this happen and remain indifferent."

Hundreds of demonstrators observed a minute of silence for the victims outside the Greek parliament.&nbsp;

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On Friday afternoon, a group of protesters clashed with police in central Athens.&nbsp;While the police fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at a rally in Syntagma Square, a place adjacent to the Greek parliament, an AFP reporter said.

Similar protests took place in Thessaloniki, where police clashed with protesters on Thursday for throwing petrol bombs and stones.

The accident occurred on Tuesday, after a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train, killing 57, including nine students, and some 26 were reported injured.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is seeking re-election this year, blamed the accident on ‘tragic human error’.

The accident sparked widespread protests and criticism of the government's failure to manage the rail network.

According to AFP, a fresh protest on Sunday is all set to take place at&nbsp;Syntagma Square around 11:00 am (0900 GMT).

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Clashes erupted across Greece as thousands of demonstrators demanded justice for 57 people killed in the country's worst train collision, with some condemning the tragedy as a "crime.

Clashes erupted across Greece as thousands of demonstrators demanded justice for 57 people killed in the country's worst train collision, with some condemning the tragedy as a "crime." Protesters chanted "murderers!" outside the headquarters of operators Hellenic Train, which took over railway network operation in 2017, and protested at decades of failure, despite close calls in past. A student at Thessaloniki said, "What happened was not an accident, it was a crime. We can't watch all this happen and remain indifferent." Hundreds of demonstrators observed a minute of silence for the victims outside the Greek parliament. Watch | Protest over deadly train crash in Greece I WION Shorts On Friday afternoon, a group of protesters clashed with police in central Athens. While the police fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at a rally in Syntagma Square, a place adjacent to the Greek parliament, an AFP reporter said. Similar protests took place in Thessaloniki, where police clashed with protesters on Thursday for throwing petrol bombs and stones. The accident occurred on Tuesday, after a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train, killing 57, including nine students, and some 26 were reported injured. Also read | Greece train crash: At least 57 killed, scores injured in head-on train collision Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is seeking re-election this year, blamed the accident on ‘tragic human error’. The accident sparked widespread protests and criticism of the government's failure to manage the rail network. According to AFP, a fresh protest on Sunday is all set to take place at Syntagma Square around 11:00 am (0900 GMT). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 57&nbsp;people&nbsp;and injured several, officials said on Thursday as the search for victims continues for a second day. The passenger train, which was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens to&nbsp;the northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnight&nbsp;near the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass. Multiple cars of the train derailed, with at least three bursting into flames.&nbsp; 
 
Rescue teams installed floodlights at the spot and searched frantically through the twisted, smoking train wreckage for survivors.&nbsp;

As the sun rose, heavy machinery was brought in to move large pieces of the train.&nbsp;

According to officials, most of those travelling in the train were university students returning home after celebrating Carnival over the long weekend.

"This is a terrible tragedy that is hard to comprehend,"&nbsp;said Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga. "I feel so sorry for the parents of these kids."

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be visiting the site later in the day.

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Greek Railroad Workers Union President Yannis Nitsas said eight rail employees were among the dead, including the two drivers of the freight train and two of the passenger train.

Konstantinos Agorastos, governor of Thessaly region, told SKAI TV that a passenger train travelling from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki and a cargo train from Thessaloniki to Larissa collided outside the city of Larissa in central Greece.&nbsp;

"The collision was very strong," Agorastos said.&nbsp;

"This is a terrible night," Agorastos added. "It's hard to describe the scene."

Medical officials in Larrisa said at least 25 of those wounded are in serious condition.&nbsp;"The evacuation of passengers is under way in very difficult conditions given the severity of the collision of the two trains," fire brigade spokesperson Vassilis Varthakogiannis earlier said.

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The governor said 250 passengers were evacuated safely by rescue officials to Thessaloniki on buses.

SKAI TV showed footage of derailed carriages, badly damaged with broken windows and thick plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the road.&nbsp;

Rescue workers were seen carrying torches in carriages looking for trapped passengers.

A young man who was evacuated to a nearby bridge told SKAI TV that there was panic in the carriage as people were screaming.&nbsp;

Senior officials said the army has also&nbsp;been contacted for assistance in rescue operations.&nbsp;

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A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 57 people and injured several, officials said on Thursday as the search for victims continues for a second day. The passenger train, which was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnight near the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass.

A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 57 people and injured several, officials said on Thursday as the search for victims continues for a second day. The passenger train, which was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnight near the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass. Multiple cars of the train derailed, with at least three bursting into flames. Rescue teams installed floodlights at the spot and searched frantically through the twisted, smoking train wreckage for survivors. As the sun rose, heavy machinery was brought in to move large pieces of the train. According to officials, most of those travelling in the train were university students returning home after celebrating Carnival over the long weekend. "This is a terrible tragedy that is hard to comprehend," said Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga. "I feel so sorry for the parents of these kids." Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be visiting the site later in the day. Also read | Watch | Two US planes evade collision last minute, averting major aviation disaster Greek Railroad Workers Union President Yannis Nitsas said eight rail employees were among the dead, including the two drivers of the freight train and two of the passenger train. Konstantinos Agorastos, governor of Thessaly region, told SKAI TV that a passenger train travelling from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki and a cargo train from Thessaloniki to Larissa collided outside the city of Larissa in central Greece. "The collision was very strong," Agorastos said. "This is a terrible night," Agorastos added. "It's hard to describe the scene." Medical officials in Larrisa said at least 25 of those wounded are in serious condition. "The evacuation of passengers is under way in very difficult conditions given the severity of the collision of the two trains," fire brigade spokesperson Vassilis Varthakogiannis earlier said. Also read | International Space Station evaded three collision risks in 2022 The governor said 250 passengers were evacuated safely by rescue officials to Thessaloniki on buses. SKAI TV showed footage of derailed carriages, badly damaged with broken windows and thick plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the road. Rescue workers were seen carrying torches in carriages looking for trapped passengers. A young man who was evacuated to a nearby bridge told SKAI TV that there was panic in the carriage as people were screaming. Senior officials said the army has also been contacted for assistance in rescue operations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the country's worst-ever rail disaster, in which 43 people died, was a result of "tragic human error".

The prime minister gave the statement after he visited the accident site where a freight train and a passenger train had a head-on collision on Tuesday night.

"Everything shows that the drama was, sadly, mainly due to a tragic human error," said PM Mitsotakis, in a televised address. He called the collision of trains “a horrific rail accident without precedent in our country,” and pledged to carry out a full, independent investigation.

PM Mitsotakis said that the government must provide aid to the injured and help in identifying the dead. “I can guarantee one thing: We will find out the causes of this tragedy, and we will do all that’s in our power so that something like this never happens again,” said Mitsotakis.

"Justice will do its job. People will be held accountable, while the state will be on the side of the people,” he added.

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Transport minister resigns, stationmaster arrested

The stationmaster at the last stop of the train in Larissa was arrested by authorities and charged with manslaughter. The officials did not release the name of the man or the exact reason for his arrest, however, the stationmaster is being held responsible for rail traffic on the tracks in that particular stretch.

On Thursday, the stationmaster will appear before a prosecutor and explain how the passenger train received permission to run on the line on which a freight train was running from the other side.

However, the stationmaster has denied any wrongdoing and is blaming the tragic accident on a possible technical failure.

Meanwhile, Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis submitted his resignation. Announcing his decision of stepping down from his position, the transport minister said, "When something so tragic happens, it is impossible to continue and pretend it didn't happen."

Protests and strikes

On Wednesday evening, people protested at the Thessaloniki train station and outside the offices of the railway's Italian operating company, Hellenic Train, in Athens where rocks were thrown by people at the police and building.

A silent vigil was held by demonstrators in Larissa and white roses were brought to make the word Tempe, which is the name of the valley where the accident took place.

A 24-hour strike was announced by the union representing train workers for Thursday, while left-wing groups' members protested in Athens. A 24-hour strike was also called by Athens metro workers who claimed that they faced similar problems as railway employees.

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Rescue efforts continue

Cranes and other heavy machinery were used by emergency workers to move large pieces of the collided trains to take out more bodies and body parts.

“It’s unlikely there will be survivors, but hope dies last,” said rescuer Nikos Zygouris.

Larissa’s chief coroner, Roubini Leondari said that she has been handed over 43 bodies for examination and they would need DNA identification as most of them were largely disfigured. “Most (of the bodies) are young people. They are in very bad condition,” she said.

The rescuers present at the accident site said that they have not dealt with a disaster of this magnitude before. Many charred bodies could not be recognised and few passengers were identified through their body parts.

"I've never seen anything like this in my entire life," said a rescue worker. Many people are still missing, which includes two Cyprus nationals.

The police said that they have collected 17 biological samples from remains which will be matched with 23 relatives.

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the country's worst-ever rail disaster, in which 43 people died, was a result of "tragic human error". The prime minister gave the statement after he visited the accident site where a freight train and a passenger train had a head-on collision on Tuesday night.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the country's worst-ever rail disaster, in which 43 people died, was a result of "tragic human error". The prime minister gave the statement after he visited the accident site where a freight train and a passenger train had a head-on collision on Tuesday night. "Everything shows that the drama was, sadly, mainly due to a tragic human error," said PM Mitsotakis, in a televised address. He called the collision of trains “a horrific rail accident without precedent in our country,” and pledged to carry out a full, independent investigation. PM Mitsotakis said that the government must provide aid to the injured and help in identifying the dead. “I can guarantee one thing: We will find out the causes of this tragedy, and we will do all that’s in our power so that something like this never happens again,” said Mitsotakis. "Justice will do its job. People will be held accountable, while the state will be on the side of the people,” he added. ALSO READ | In pics | 'We heard a big bang': Greece train crash leaves a trail of destruction and chaos Transport minister resigns, stationmaster arrested The stationmaster at the last stop of the train in Larissa was arrested by authorities and charged with manslaughter. The officials did not release the name of the man or the exact reason for his arrest, however, the stationmaster is being held responsible for rail traffic on the tracks in that particular stretch. On Thursday, the stationmaster will appear before a prosecutor and explain how the passenger train received permission to run on the line on which a freight train was running from the other side. However, the stationmaster has denied any wrongdoing and is blaming the tragic accident on a possible technical failure. Meanwhile, Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis submitted his resignation. Announcing his decision of stepping down from his position, the transport minister said, "When something so tragic happens, it is impossible to continue and pretend it didn't happen." Protests and strikes On Wednesday evening, people protested at the Thessaloniki train station and outside the offices of the railway's Italian operating company, Hellenic Train, in Athens where rocks were thrown by people at the police and building. A silent vigil was held by demonstrators in Larissa and white roses were brought to make the word Tempe, which is the name of the valley where the accident took place. A 24-hour strike was announced by the union representing train workers for Thursday, while left-wing groups' members protested in Athens. A 24-hour strike was also called by Athens metro workers who claimed that they faced similar problems as railway employees. WATCH | Train crash in Greece - at least 36 killed in head-on collision Rescue efforts continue Cranes and other heavy machinery were used by emergency workers to move large pieces of the collided trains to take out more bodies and body parts. “It’s unlikely there will be survivors, but hope dies last,” said rescuer Nikos Zygouris. Larissa’s chief coroner, Roubini Leondari said that she has been handed over 43 bodies for examination and they would need DNA identification as most of them were largely disfigured. “Most (of the bodies) are young people. They are in very bad condition,” she said. The rescuers present at the accident site said that they have not dealt with a disaster of this magnitude before. Many charred bodies could not be recognised and few passengers were identified through their body parts. "I've never seen anything like this in my entire life," said a rescue worker. Many people are still missing, which includes two Cyprus nationals. The police said that they have collected 17 biological samples from remains which will be matched with 23 relatives. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Nine people were wounded, one of them seriously, on Friday in a stabbing attack on a commuter train in Tokyo, with the suspect later handing himself in after fleeing the scene, local media said.

Violent crime is rare in Japan, and the attack comes with the capital on heightened security alert as it hosts the Olympic Games.

The stabbings took place on an evening train in Setagaya ward, in the west of the city.

One woman in her 20s sustained serious back injuries, public broadcaster NHK said, citing emergency response officials.

The site is several kilometres (miles) from the venue of Olympic equestrian events.

The train was brought to an emergency stop after the rail operator was alerted, and a knife and mobile phone believed to belong to the suspect were found onboard.

The male suspect, also in his 20s, was reportedly taken in by police after he turned himself in at a nearby convenience store, telling the manager he was the perpetrator of the attack.

Japan has strict gun laws, but there are occasional violent crimes involving other weapons.

In 2019, a man killed two people including a schoolgirl and wounded more than a dozen in a rampage that targeted children as they waited for a bus.

And in 2018, a man was arrested in central Japan after stabbing one person to death and injuring two others aboard a bullet train.

Nine people were wounded, one of them seriously, on Friday in a stabbing attack on a commuter train in Tokyo, with the suspect later handing himself in after fleeing the scene, local media said.

Nine people were wounded, one of them seriously, on Friday in a stabbing attack on a commuter train in Tokyo, with the suspect later handing himself in after fleeing the scene, local media said. Violent crime is rare in Japan, and the attack comes with the capital on heightened security alert as it hosts the Olympic Games. The stabbings took place on an evening train in Setagaya ward, in the west of the city. One woman in her 20s sustained serious back injuries, public broadcaster NHK said, citing emergency response officials. The site is several kilometres (miles) from the venue of Olympic equestrian events. The train was brought to an emergency stop after the rail operator was alerted, and a knife and mobile phone believed to belong to the suspect were found onboard. The male suspect, also in his 20s, was reportedly taken in by police after he turned himself in at a nearby convenience store, telling the manager he was the perpetrator of the attack. Japan has strict gun laws, but there are occasional violent crimes involving other weapons. In 2019, a man killed two people including a schoolgirl and wounded more than a dozen in a rampage that targeted children as they waited for a bus. And in 2018, a man was arrested in central Japan after stabbing one person to death and injuring two others aboard a bullet train.

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Three people died and dozens more were injured on Wednesday when two trains collided at a village in the west of the&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;Republic, according to railway officials.

The Munich-to-Prague express, number Ex 351 belonging to the German firm Die Laenderbahn, collided with a regional train between the&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;towns of Plzen and Domazlice, which was coming from the opposite direction.

Rescuers said two of the dead were&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;engine drivers, one of whom was operating the German train. The third victim was a female passenger on the regional train.&nbsp;

Several foreigners were travelling on the German train and some of them were among the injured, local media reported.

"Unfortunately, according to the latest information, a train collision... has killed three and left dozens of people injured," national rail operator Sprava zeleznic said on Twitter.&nbsp;

"All the passengers have been evacuated from the trains," the firm added.&nbsp;

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National police said every passenger was accounted for, adding that the accident happened shortly after 8:00 am (0600 GMT) at Milavce.

Earlier, rescuers said 31 people whose lives were not in danger were being treated and seven others were in a critical state.&nbsp;

According to footage shown on&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;public television, one part of the German train was completely mangled, though both vehicles remained upright.&nbsp;

Die Laenderbahn said in a statement that "the running of the train on the&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;side is the responsibility of the CD",&nbsp;the Ceske drahy rail company.

'Situation is serious'&nbsp;

Czech&nbsp;Transport Minister Karel Havlicek said, "the Ex 351 did not respect a signal... and crashed into the regional train".

"The situation is serious," Havlicek said as he headed to the scene of the accident.

Czech&nbsp;Prime Minister Andrej Babis tweeted his "sincere condolences to the families of the dead. It is important to save other lives. Then everything must be investigated."

"Unfortunately, this summer is full of tragedies," he added.&nbsp;

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Four helicopters, several ambulances and dozens of rescuers were dispatched to the site.

"The German Red Cross, the Bavarian ambulance service and doctors from (the German city of) Cham are also at the scene of the rail accident,"&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;police tweeted.

"German police have also offered assistance," they added.&nbsp;

Two train crashes in the&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;Republic in July last year left three people dead and dozens injured.

The&nbsp;Czech&nbsp;Republic has seen several other fatal railway accidents over the years, including one that killed 118 people and injured another 100 in 1960, when the country was still a part of Czechoslovakia.&nbsp;

Three people died and dozens more were injured on Wednesday when two trains collided at a village in the west of the Czech Republic, according to railway officials.

Three people died and dozens more were injured on Wednesday when two trains collided at a village in the west of the Czech Republic, according to railway officials. The Munich-to-Prague express, number Ex 351 belonging to the German firm Die Laenderbahn, collided with a regional train between the Czech towns of Plzen and Domazlice, which was coming from the opposite direction. Rescuers said two of the dead were Czech engine drivers, one of whom was operating the German train. The third victim was a female passenger on the regional train. Several foreigners were travelling on the German train and some of them were among the injured, local media reported. "Unfortunately, according to the latest information, a train collision... has killed three and left dozens of people injured," national rail operator Sprava zeleznic said on Twitter. "All the passengers have been evacuated from the trains," the firm added. Střet vlaků u Milavče na Domažlicku má podle aktuálních informací bohužel za následek úmrtí tří lidí a desítky zraněných. Všichni cestující jsou z vlaků evakuováni. Po došetření nehody Drážní inspekcí začnou odklízecí práce. Obnovení provozu předpokládáme nejdříve zítra ráno. pic.twitter.com/7IqcGgKVvZ — Správa železnic (@Spravazeleznic) August 4, 2021 × National police said every passenger was accounted for, adding that the accident happened shortly after 8:00 am (0600 GMT) at Milavce. Earlier, rescuers said 31 people whose lives were not in danger were being treated and seven others were in a critical state. According to footage shown on Czech public television, one part of the German train was completely mangled, though both vehicles remained upright. Die Laenderbahn said in a statement that "the running of the train on the Czech side is the responsibility of the CD", the Ceske drahy rail company. 'Situation is serious' Czech Transport Minister Karel Havlicek said, "the Ex 351 did not respect a signal... and crashed into the regional train". "The situation is serious," Havlicek said as he headed to the scene of the accident. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis tweeted his "sincere condolences to the families of the dead. It is important to save other lives. Then everything must be investigated." "Unfortunately, this summer is full of tragedies," he added. Toto léto je bohužel plné tragédií. Jsem v kontaktu s novým šéfem hasičů Vladimírem Vlčkem, s @jhamacek, i @KarelHavlicek_, který vyrazil na místo. Upřímnou soustrast rodinám zemřelých. Důležitá je záchrana dalších životů. Následně se vše musí vyšetřit. https://t.co/Z9YPurGI10 — Andrej Babiš (@AndrejBabis) August 4, 2021 × Four helicopters, several ambulances and dozens of rescuers were dispatched to the site. "The German Red Cross, the Bavarian ambulance service and doctors from (the German city of) Cham are also at the scene of the rail accident," Czech police tweeted. "German police have also offered assistance," they added. Two train crashes in the Czech Republic in July last year left three people dead and dozens injured. The Czech Republic has seen several other fatal railway accidents over the years, including one that killed 118 people and injured another 100 in 1960, when the country was still a part of Czechoslovakia.

Train crash in Czech Republic kills three, injures dozens

At least three persons died and more than 50 were wounded&nbsp;when a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train in the Czech Republic.

Some passengers were taken to hospital by helicopter after eight individuals were badly hurt.&nbsp;

Czech Railways said a local passenger train and an international high-speed train that was heading from Munich to the western Czech city of Plzen and the Czech capital of Prague were involved in the collision.

The victims included the drivers of both engines and a female passenger, authorities said.

Four helicopters flew the injured to local hospitals and Prague, while three German speakers were sent to German facilities.

 
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According to the area emergency agency, a total of 52 individuals required medical attention.

Nearby German rescuers arrived to assist their Czech colleagues in treating the injured.&nbsp;

The front of the high-speed train's engine was extensively damaged, according to photos taken on the scene.

The train is run by the Laenderbahn business in Germany and Czech Railways.&nbsp;

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At least three persons died and more than 50 were wounded when a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train in the Czech Republic. Some passengers were taken to hospital by helicopter after eight individuals were badly hurt.

At least three persons died and more than 50 were wounded when a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train in the Czech Republic. Some passengers were taken to hospital by helicopter after eight individuals were badly hurt. Czech Railways said a local passenger train and an international high-speed train that was heading from Munich to the western Czech city of Plzen and the Czech capital of Prague were involved in the collision. The victims included the drivers of both engines and a female passenger, authorities said. Four helicopters flew the injured to local hospitals and Prague, while three German speakers were sent to German facilities. According to the area emergency agency, a total of 52 individuals required medical attention. Nearby German rescuers arrived to assist their Czech colleagues in treating the injured. The front of the high-speed train's engine was extensively damaged, according to photos taken on the scene. The train is run by the Laenderbahn business in Germany and Czech Railways. (With inputs from agencies)

Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic

Two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city in the Ghotki District in upper Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50 more on Monday morning.

Reports suggest that the Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore, collided with the Millat Express, which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. 
 
Villagers, rescuers, and policemen transferred the dead and injured passengers to nearby hospitals, according to local police.&nbsp;

The cause of the derailment and the subsequent accident was not immediately known.&nbsp;

In Pakistan, train accidents are frequent because successive governments have paid little attention to upgrading the deteriorating signal system and ageing tracks.&nbsp; 
 
Corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of investment have all contributed to the downfall of Pakistan's rail network over the years.

In October 2019, a train running between Karachi to Rawalpindi caught fire, killing at least 75 people.

In Karachi in 2016, two trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided, killing 21 people.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city in the Ghotki District in upper Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50 more on Monday morning.

Two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city in the Ghotki District in upper Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50 more on Monday morning. Reports suggest that the Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore, collided with the Millat Express, which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. Villagers, rescuers, and policemen transferred the dead and injured passengers to nearby hospitals, according to local police. The cause of the derailment and the subsequent accident was not immediately known. In Pakistan, train accidents are frequent because successive governments have paid little attention to upgrading the deteriorating signal system and ageing tracks. Corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of investment have all contributed to the downfall of Pakistan's rail network over the years. In October 2019, a train running between Karachi to Rawalpindi caught fire, killing at least 75 people. In Karachi in 2016, two trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided, killing 21 people. (With inputs from agencies)

30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province

At least 33 people have been killed in a train accident in Dharki city of Pakistan, several others have been injured. The accident took place due to the collision of two trains. Rescue work is still underway to find survivors trapped in the debris.

At least 33 killed as two trains collide in Pakistan

Taiwan's government on Thursday said it had accepted the resignation of its transport minister following a train crash earlier this month that killed 49 people, the island's deadliest in decades.

The April 02 crash was caused by a railway maintenance truck that slid down an embankment and onto the track moments before a high-speed train passed by.

The accident, which left more than 200 injured, plunged Taiwan into mourning.

Transport minister Lin Chia-lung offered his resignation the day after the crash but the government did not accept it, saying he was needed to concentrate on the rescue effort and subsequent investigation.

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However, that changed on Thursday with Premier Su Tseng-chang agreeing to let Lin step down.

"The premier approved his resignation yesterday which will take effect on April 20," cabinet spokesman Lo Ping-cheng told reporters.

A memorial service for those killed in the crash was held in Taipei on Thursday and Lin was among officials in attendance.

Authorities gave different death tolls in the days after the crash — partly because so many body parts had to be identified — but earlier this week they settled on 49 and said all victims had now been accounted for.

One French national and two Americans were among those killed.

The driver of the maintenance truck has been held in custody.

Prosecutors are working to determine whether the driver failed to secure the parking brake or if the truck suffered a mechanical failure.

Taiwan's government on Thursday said it had accepted the resignation of its transport minister following a train crash earlier this month that killed 49 people, the island's deadliest in decades.

Taiwan's government on Thursday said it had accepted the resignation of its transport minister following a train crash earlier this month that killed 49 people, the island's deadliest in decades. The April 02 crash was caused by a railway maintenance truck that slid down an embankment and onto the track moments before a high-speed train passed by. The accident, which left more than 200 injured, plunged Taiwan into mourning. Transport minister Lin Chia-lung offered his resignation the day after the crash but the government did not accept it, saying he was needed to concentrate on the rescue effort and subsequent investigation. Also read | Taiwan minister accepts responsibility for train crash as questions mount However, that changed on Thursday with Premier Su Tseng-chang agreeing to let Lin step down. "The premier approved his resignation yesterday which will take effect on April 20," cabinet spokesman Lo Ping-cheng told reporters. A memorial service for those killed in the crash was held in Taipei on Thursday and Lin was among officials in attendance. Authorities gave different death tolls in the days after the crash — partly because so many body parts had to be identified — but earlier this week they settled on 49 and said all victims had now been accounted for. One French national and two Americans were among those killed. The driver of the maintenance truck has been held in custody. Prosecutors are working to determine whether the driver failed to secure the parking brake or if the truck suffered a mechanical failure.

Taiwan transport minister resigns over train crash

After dozens of people lost their lives in what can be called one of the deadliest train accidents in the last decade, China extended condolences to the families of the victims.

China is also monitoring the rescue operation of the train collision “with a strong concern”, Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for Taiwan Affairs Office of China’s State Council was quoted by local media.

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Meanwhile, Japan has offered help to Taiwan in the rescue operation. “If there is a request from the Taiwan side regarding support, we want to consider possible assistance,” Chief Cabinet Secretary, Katsunobu Kato told the media.

Official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi, also took to Twitter to offer condolences to the victims’ families left behind.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the railway accident in Taiwan. Our deepest condolences to the families. And our prayers for the early recovery of the injured,” he tweeted.

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All flags are flying half-mast across the country after the deadly train collision.

The experts have claimed that the collision took place when a parked railway maintenance vehicle slipped onto the tracks.

A passing-by train with nearly 500 passengers onboard then ended up colliding with the truck.

The truck driver has since then been through interrogation and has been released on bail but is barred from leaving Taiwan.

After dozens of people lost their lives in what can be called one of the deadliest train accidents in the last decade, China extended condolences to the families of the victims.

After dozens of people lost their lives in what can be called one of the deadliest train accidents in the last decade, China extended condolences to the families of the victims. China is also monitoring the rescue operation of the train collision “with a strong concern”, Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for Taiwan Affairs Office of China’s State Council was quoted by local media. Also read | More than 40 people dead as Taiwan train derails in tunnel Meanwhile, Japan has offered help to Taiwan in the rescue operation. “If there is a request from the Taiwan side regarding support, we want to consider possible assistance,” Chief Cabinet Secretary, Katsunobu Kato told the media. Official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi, also took to Twitter to offer condolences to the victims’ families left behind. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the railway accident in Taiwan. Our deepest condolences to the families. And our prayers for the early recovery of the injured,” he tweeted. We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the railway accident in Taiwan. Our deepest condolences to the families. And our prayers for the early recovery of the injured. — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 3, 2021 × All flags are flying half-mast across the country after the deadly train collision. The experts have claimed that the collision took place when a parked railway maintenance vehicle slipped onto the tracks. A passing-by train with nearly 500 passengers onboard then ended up colliding with the truck. The truck driver has since then been through interrogation and has been released on bail but is barred from leaving Taiwan.

China, Japan, India offer condolences to Taiwan after deadly train collision

At least 36 people have been killed and dozens are injured after a packed train derailed in a tunnel in Taiwan. Rescue efforts are still underway. According to reports 350 passengers were on board.

Taiwan: Train derails in tunnel, 36 dead & dozens injured

Almost a day after a train collision in Egypt, the death toll has been revised down to 19, from an earlier number of at least 32.

On Thursday, two trains collided in southern Egypt as a result of which three carriages derailed in the province of Sohag.

The initial statement by the health ministry stated that "32 people were killed and 66 injured" and sent to a nearby hospital.&nbsp;

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However, a revised statement reported that 19 people had lost their lives to this collision and the toll of injured people rose from 165 to 185.

"After we honed in on the details of those killed and injured... at this moment there are 185 injured and 19 corpses and three bags of body parts," Health Minister Hala Zayed said.

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Victims were laid to rest in the early hours of Sunday with small groups of family and friends who came to pay their respects to the loved ones.

The remaining victims' burial will take place after mid-day Muslim prayers, the AFP agency reported.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday called for "deterrent punishment" for those responsible for the collision of two passenger trains.&nbsp;

"Anyone who caused this painful accident through negligence or corruption, or anything similar, must receive a deterrent punishment without exception or delay," he said in a tweet.

Egypt's rail authority said that some passengers had "activated emergency brakes in several carriages" which led to the accident.&nbsp;

Almost a day after a train collision in Egypt, the death toll has been revised down to 19, from an earlier number of at least 32. On Thursday, two trains collided in southern Egypt as a result of which three carriages derailed in the province of Sohag.

Almost a day after a train collision in Egypt, the death toll has been revised down to 19, from an earlier number of at least 32. On Thursday, two trains collided in southern Egypt as a result of which three carriages derailed in the province of Sohag. The initial statement by the health ministry stated that "32 people were killed and 66 injured" and sent to a nearby hospital. Also read | At least 32 killed, 66 wounded in Egypt train collision However, a revised statement reported that 19 people had lost their lives to this collision and the toll of injured people rose from 165 to 185. "After we honed in on the details of those killed and injured... at this moment there are 185 injured and 19 corpses and three bags of body parts," Health Minister Hala Zayed said. Also read | Egypt: Hospital fire kills seven coronavirus patients, injures five Victims were laid to rest in the early hours of Sunday with small groups of family and friends who came to pay their respects to the loved ones. The remaining victims' burial will take place after mid-day Muslim prayers, the AFP agency reported. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday called for "deterrent punishment" for those responsible for the collision of two passenger trains. "Anyone who caused this painful accident through negligence or corruption, or anything similar, must receive a deterrent punishment without exception or delay," he said in a tweet. Egypt's rail authority said that some passengers had "activated emergency brakes in several carriages" which led to the accident.

Death toll of Egypt train collision revised down to 19; Burial begins

At least 32 people died and 66 injured after two trains collided in southern Egypt, the health ministry said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Three carriages derailed as a result of the accident in the province of Sohag, the health ministry and a local official confirmed.&nbsp;

The statement by the health ministry said "32 people were killed and 66 injured" and sent to the hospital.&nbsp;

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday called for "deterrent punishment" for those responsible for the collision of two passenger trains.&nbsp;

"Anyone who caused this painful accident through negligence or corruption, or anything similar, must receive a deterrent punishment without exception or delay," he said in a tweet.

Several people were seen gathered around an overturned carriage of one of the trains.&nbsp;

News agency AFP reported springs and twisted metal jutted out from another carriage.&nbsp;

Egypt's rail authority said that some passengers had "activated emergency brakes in several carriages" which led to the accident.&nbsp;

In recent years, several train accidents have occurred in Egypt, something that tells about the nation's poor railway infrastructure.&nbsp;

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At least 32 people died and 66 injured after two trains collided in southern Egypt, the health ministry said on Thursday. Three carriages derailed as a result of the accident in the province of Sohag, the health ministry and a local official confirmed.

At least 32 people died and 66 injured after two trains collided in southern Egypt, the health ministry said on Thursday. Three carriages derailed as a result of the accident in the province of Sohag, the health ministry and a local official confirmed. The statement by the health ministry said "32 people were killed and 66 injured" and sent to the hospital. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday called for "deterrent punishment" for those responsible for the collision of two passenger trains. "Anyone who caused this painful accident through negligence or corruption, or anything similar, must receive a deterrent punishment without exception or delay," he said in a tweet. Several people were seen gathered around an overturned carriage of one of the trains. News agency AFP reported springs and twisted metal jutted out from another carriage. Egypt's rail authority said that some passengers had "activated emergency brakes in several carriages" which led to the accident. In recent years, several train accidents have occurred in Egypt, something that tells about the nation's poor railway infrastructure.

At least 32 killed, 66 wounded in Egypt train collision

At least 20&nbsp;people injured as eight coaches of Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed near Cuttack in Odisha on Thursday morning.&nbsp;

The accident occurred between Salagaon and Nergundi railway stations after the train hits a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon at about 7 am.

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"20 people injured after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Salagaon. No casualty reported till now," said Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO), East Coast Railway.

According to the reports, all passengers have been evacuated from the site. Injured passengers have been sent&nbsp;to Cuttack Medical College for treatment.

Buses have been arranged for all remaining passengers to move their destination. Cuttack is 10-12 km and Bhubaneswar (Terminating station) is 35 kms from the accident site. Officials are working to restore the Rail Traffic.

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At least 20 people injured as eight coaches of Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed near Cuttack in Odisha on Thursday morning. The accident occurred between Salagaon and Nergundi railway stations after the train hits a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon at about 7 am.

At least 20 people injured as eight coaches of Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed near Cuttack in Odisha on Thursday morning. The accident occurred between Salagaon and Nergundi railway stations after the train hits a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon at about 7 am. #UPDATE Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO), East Coast Railway: 20 people injured after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Salagaon. No casualty reported till now. #Odisha https://t.co/JqaXdhzHTN — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × "20 people injured after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Salagaon. No casualty reported till now," said Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO), East Coast Railway. According to the reports, all passengers have been evacuated from the site. Injured passengers have been sent to Cuttack Medical College for treatment. Buses have been arranged for all remaining passengers to move their destination. Cuttack is 10-12 km and Bhubaneswar (Terminating station) is 35 kms from the accident site. Officials are working to restore the Rail Traffic. List of the train diverted from the route 12880 express (Bhubaneswar– LTT) diverted via Naraj 58132 (Puri – Rourkela) passenger diverted via Naraj 18426 exp (Durg – Puri) exp diverted via Naraj 12831 Dhanbad – Bhubaneswar rajyarani expeess diverted via Naraj 68413 (Talcher – Puri ) memu diverted via Naraj Help Line No of BBS/Headquarters Office-18003457401/402 BBS Station-0674-1072,Puri-06752-1072

Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus train derails in Odisha, 20 injured

Two packed trains rammed into each other in&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60 others, police said.

Three coaches were sent crashing off the tracks at Mondobhag station in the town of Kasba when a Dhaka-bound train and a locomotive bound for Chittagong collided.

"At least 16 people have been killed. And another 58 were injured. We have sent the injured to different hospitals in the region," local police chief Anisur Rahman told AFP.

Cranes and other lifting gear were brought in to rescue trapped passengers, many of whom were asleep when the early morning crash took place.

"There was a loud noise, then I saw the train was completely ripped apart," one injured passenger told Somoy TV.

"All the people around me were crying. There was blood everywhere. Some people had broken hands and legs," another told the broadcaster.&nbsp;

"My son was with me. I still don't know what happened to him," the man added.

Hayat Ud Doula Khan, a government official in the district, said the Dhaka-bound Turna Nishitha train, hit the Chittagong-bound Udayan Express at about 3:00 am as the Udayan was about to go through Mondobhog station.

Khan told AFP that the Turna Nishitha should have waited outside the station to let the other train pass and that an investigation had been started. A&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;railway official told reporters faulty signals could be to blame.

"Three coaches were badly mangled and the victims are from these coaches," Khan said, adding that train services out of Dhaka had been halted because of the accident.

Train accidents are common in&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;and are often caused by poor signalling or other rundown infrastructure.

According to the Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF), a private media research group, between January 1 and June 30 this year, at least 202 rail accidents took place in the South Asian country of 168 million people where some of the track is a century old.

In June, a train plunged into a canal after the bridge it was crossing gave way. Five people were killed and 100 injured.

The SCRF said pedestrians using mobile phones while crossing tracks, negligence by railway employees and poor maintenance of lines and bridges were the main cause of crashes.

Two packed trains rammed into each other in Bangladesh on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60 others, police said. Three coaches were sent crashing off the tracks at Mondobhag station in the town of Kasba when a Dhaka-bound train and a locomotive bound for Chittagong collided.

Two packed trains rammed into each other in Bangladesh on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60 others, police said. Three coaches were sent crashing off the tracks at Mondobhag station in the town of Kasba when a Dhaka-bound train and a locomotive bound for Chittagong collided. "At least 16 people have been killed. And another 58 were injured. We have sent the injured to different hospitals in the region," local police chief Anisur Rahman told AFP. Cranes and other lifting gear were brought in to rescue trapped passengers, many of whom were asleep when the early morning crash took place. "There was a loud noise, then I saw the train was completely ripped apart," one injured passenger told Somoy TV. "All the people around me were crying. There was blood everywhere. Some people had broken hands and legs," another told the broadcaster. "My son was with me. I still don't know what happened to him," the man added. Hayat Ud Doula Khan, a government official in the district, said the Dhaka-bound Turna Nishitha train, hit the Chittagong-bound Udayan Express at about 3:00 am as the Udayan was about to go through Mondobhog station. Khan told AFP that the Turna Nishitha should have waited outside the station to let the other train pass and that an investigation had been started. A Bangladesh railway official told reporters faulty signals could be to blame. "Three coaches were badly mangled and the victims are from these coaches," Khan said, adding that train services out of Dhaka had been halted because of the accident. Train accidents are common in Bangladesh and are often caused by poor signalling or other rundown infrastructure. According to the Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF), a private media research group, between January 1 and June 30 this year, at least 202 rail accidents took place in the South Asian country of 168 million people where some of the track is a century old. In June, a train plunged into a canal after the bridge it was crossing gave way. Five people were killed and 100 injured. The SCRF said pedestrians using mobile phones while crossing tracks, negligence by railway employees and poor maintenance of lines and bridges were the main cause of crashes.

Bangladesh: 16 dead after train collision

Five persons sustained injuries after three coaches of Lingampalli-Falaknuma train and four coaches of Kurnool City-Secunderabad Hundry Express derailed, following a collision, reported news agency ANI.

The two trains collided at the Kacheguda Railway Station in Hyderabad on Monday morning.

The rescue operations currently underway, the report added.&nbsp;

Some of the injured have been rushed to the nearest hospital for medical aid.

Police teams are present at the spot.

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Five persons sustained injuries after three coaches of Lingampalli-Falaknuma train and four coaches of Kurnool City-Secunderabad Hundry Express derailed, following a collision, reported news agency ANI.

Five persons sustained injuries after three coaches of Lingampalli-Falaknuma train and four coaches of Kurnool City-Secunderabad Hundry Express derailed, following a collision, reported news agency ANI. The two trains collided at the Kacheguda Railway Station in Hyderabad on Monday morning. The rescue operations currently underway, the report added. Some of the injured have been rushed to the nearest hospital for medical aid. Police teams are present at the spot. The schedules of several train services are likely to be affected due to the accident.

Five injured as two trains collide at Kacheguda in Hyderabad 

Pak's Railway Minister Says Gas Cylinder Explosion Led To Train Accident, Eyewitnesses Tell A Different Story.

Gravitas: Major train accident in Pakistan: What led to the tragedy?

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief over the Karachi-Rawalpindi <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-40-killed-as-train-catches-fire-in-pakistan-several-injured-258940">Tezgam Express tragedy</a> that claimed the lives of 62 people and injured several others.

"Deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy of the Tezgam train. My condolences go to the victims' families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. I have ordered an immediate inquiry to be completed on an urgent basis," Khan wrote on Twitter.

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The incident happened in Liaquatpur, near Rahim Yar Khan of Punjab province when the train was en route for Lahore from Karachi, Geo TV reported.

The train caught fire following a gas cylinder explosion.

"Two cooking stoves blew up. They were cooking, they had (cooking) oil which added fuel to fire," Geo News quoted Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed as saying.

Rasheed also said that rescue operation was underway along with the efforts to restore the railway line. "The track will be functional in two hours", he added.

The district rescue service officer Baqir Hussain confirmed the death toll and added that the dead bodies would be identified through DNA tests.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief over the Karachi-Rawalpindi Tezgam Express tragedy that claimed the lives of 62 people and injured several others.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief over the Karachi-Rawalpindi Tezgam Express tragedy that claimed the lives of 62 people and injured several others. "Deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy of the Tezgam train. My condolences go to the victims' families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. I have ordered an immediate inquiry to be completed on an urgent basis," Khan wrote on Twitter. Deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy of the Tezgam train. My condolences go to the victims' families & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. I have ordered an immediate inquiry to be completed on an urgent basis. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 31, 2019 × The incident happened in Liaquatpur, near Rahim Yar Khan of Punjab province when the train was en route for Lahore from Karachi, Geo TV reported. The train caught fire following a gas cylinder explosion. "Two cooking stoves blew up. They were cooking, they had (cooking) oil which added fuel to fire," Geo News quoted Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed as saying. Rasheed also said that rescue operation was underway along with the efforts to restore the railway line. "The track will be functional in two hours", he added. The district rescue service officer Baqir Hussain confirmed the death toll and added that the dead bodies would be identified through DNA tests.

Tezgam train tragedy: Prime Minister Imran Khan expresses grief

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