According to Jaya Varma Sinha, a high-ranking official from the Railway Board, preliminary investigations suggest that a signaling issue may have been behind the recent train crash involving the Coromandel Express. At the time of the accident, the train was traveling at approximately 128 km/h.
Sinha, who serves as the Railway Board’s member of operation and business development, stated that a detailed report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety is still forthcoming. She explained that the goods train involved in the accident, which was carrying iron ores, did not derail. As a result, the Coromandel Express, which was traveling at a high speed, sustained the majority of the damage, leading to the unfortunate loss of lives and injuries.
Furthermore, the derailed carriages of the Coromandel Express ended up on the down line, colliding with the last two carriages of the Yesvantpur Express, which was crossing at a speed of 126 km/h.
These preliminary findings, while informative, are still subject to the findings of the official investigation and report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The causes of train accidents can often be complex and multifaceted, involving factors such as equipment failure, human error, track conditions, and signal systems. Therefore, it is crucial to await the complete findings of the investigation to fully understand the circumstances leading up to this tragic event.
