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.

India: Railways Minister reveals cause behind Odisha train tragedy that claimed lives of 295

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the previous governments could not successfully implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as their negotiations did not come from a "clean heart."

"GST is something which was pending since last 15 years. The first time the concept was thrown open was in 2003. But the earlier governments could not negotiate and successfully implement GST because the negotiation didn't come from a position of strength," Goyal said while addressing a gathering here on Thursday.

"It didn't come with credibility and commitment that is required in any negotiation to be successful, and possibly the negotiation didn't come from a clean heart where you have the track record of fulfilling past commitments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given that leading edge to India that we had required for a very, very long time," he added.

Goyal went on to add that the idea of having a $5-trillion economy is possible in two ways.

"One can hugely build up fiscal deficits and show growth in short-run, but to sustain in long-run, one will have to have strong leadership in place and ensure sustainability of both economy and environment. One will also have to ensure that we are recognised in the world as an honest country, as a country where business can be done with equal opportunity for everybody," he said.

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the previous governments could not successfully implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as their negotiations did not come from a "clean heart.

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the previous governments could not successfully implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as their negotiations did not come from a "clean heart." "GST is something which was pending since last 15 years. The first time the concept was thrown open was in 2003. But the earlier governments could not negotiate and successfully implement GST because the negotiation didn't come from a position of strength," Goyal said while addressing a gathering here on Thursday. "It didn't come with credibility and commitment that is required in any negotiation to be successful, and possibly the negotiation didn't come from a clean heart where you have the track record of fulfilling past commitments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given that leading edge to India that we had required for a very, very long time," he added. Goyal went on to add that the idea of having a $5-trillion economy is possible in two ways. "One can hugely build up fiscal deficits and show growth in short-run, but to sustain in long-run, one will have to have strong leadership in place and ensure sustainability of both economy and environment. One will also have to ensure that we are recognised in the world as an honest country, as a country where business can be done with equal opportunity for everybody," he said.

GST wasn't implemented earlier as negotiations were not done with clean heart: Piyush Goyal

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu took additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry earlier today. After taking charge as the Civil Aviation Minister, Prabhu noted the significance of the aviation industry in job creation.&nbsp;

&quot;Aviation industry played an integral role in creating jobs. What you&#39;ve seen is a trailer of &#39;vikas&#39; (development), under PM Modi&#39;s leadership sky isn&#39;t the limit. Hope media will be our co-passenger so that we can together have a safe landing,&quot; the minister noted.&nbsp;

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Union Civil Aviation Minister&#39;s office went vacant after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-special-status-row-naidu-orders-2-tdp-ministers-to-quit-union-cabinet-35018">TDP&#39;s Ashok Gajapathi Raju resigned</a>&nbsp;in the wake of TDP&#39;s fallout from the NDA-led alliance.

President Ram Nath Kovind then directed Suresh Prabhu to take charge of the aviation ministry in addition to his existing portfolio.&nbsp;

Telugu Desam Party ministers resigned from the council of ministers after party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu decided to pull out from the NDA alliance.&nbsp;

Union Civil Aviation Minister's office went vacant after TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju resignation

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu took additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry earlier today. After taking charge as the Civil Aviation Minister, Prabhu noted the significance of the aviation industry in job creation. "Aviation industry played an integral role in creating jobs. What you've seen is a trailer of 'vikas' (development), under PM Modi's leadership sky isn't the limit. Hope media will be our co-passenger so that we can together have a safe landing," the minister noted. Aviation industry played integral role in creating jobs. What you've seen is trailer of 'vikas', under PM Modi's leadership sky isn't the limit. Hope media will be our co passenger so we can together have safe landing: Suresh Prabhu, after taking charge as Civil Aviation Minister pic.twitter.com/QSOMbZAGsq — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2018 × Union Civil Aviation Minister's office went vacant after TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju resigned in the wake of TDP's fallout from the NDA-led alliance. President Ram Nath Kovind then directed Suresh Prabhu to take charge of the aviation ministry in addition to his existing portfolio. Telugu Desam Party ministers resigned from the council of ministers after party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu decided to pull out from the NDA alliance.

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India: Railways Minister reveals cause behind Odisha train tragedy that claimed lives of 295

GST wasn't implemented earlier as negotiations were not done with clean heart: Piyush Goyal

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