Deadly Train Collision in West Bengal: Human Error Under Scrutiny

A cargo train rammed into the Kanchanjunga Express, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens as rescue operations continue.

The collision occurred near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri, when a goods train overshot a signal and struck the passenger train from behind.
The train was traveling from Silchar in Assam to Sealdah in Kolkata, with many tourists on board heading to Darjeeling.
Rescue teams, including medical staff and disaster response units, were dispatched immediately to the scene.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other officials are overseeing the relief operations and have announced compensation for victims.
The incident has reignited debates on railway safety, highlighting the absence of the Kavach anti-collision system on the affected tracks.