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Two Dead, Four Injured in NTPC Goods Train Collision in Jharkhand

A head-on collision on NTPC-owned tracks highlights operational lapses and safety concerns in industrial rail systems.

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The drivers of both the goods trains were killed in the head-on collision. (HT sourced photo)
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Overview

  • The collision occurred at 3 AM near Bhognadih in Sahebganj, Jharkhand, involving two NTPC-operated freight trains.
  • Both drivers, identified as Dnyaneshwar Mal and Ambuj Mahato, were killed in the accident, and four others sustained injuries.
  • The accident was caused by one train mistakenly entering the same track as a stationary train, leading to derailment and a fire.
  • The injured, including two assistant loco pilots and two laborers, are receiving treatment in Malda, and the fire has been contained.
  • The tracks, used to transport coal between NTPC power plants, are not part of Indian Railways, raising questions about safety protocols in industrial rail operations.