Major Train Accidents in India

India has unfortunately witnessed several major train accidents since gaining independence in 1947. These accidents have caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage. While the list provided here highlights some notable incidents, it may not include all accidents, and it's important to refer to reliable sources and official reports for comprehensive and up-to-date information. Here are some major train accidents that occurred in India after independence:

Peruman Train Accident (1956): On November 5, 1956, near Peruman, Kerala, the Bangalore Mail derailed, resulting in a tragic collision with an oncoming passenger train. This accident claimed the lives of 144 people and injured many others.


Ariyalur Train Accident (1956): On December 15, 1956, near Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, two trains, the Sabari Express and the Bangalore Express, collided head-on due to a signal failure. The accident resulted in the deaths of over 140 passengers.


Midnapore Train Accident (2010): On May 28, 2010, the Howrah-Kurla Lokmanya Tilak Gyaneshwari Express derailed near Midnapore, West Bengal. Sabotage was identified as the cause of the derailment, leading to the deaths of 148 passengers and injuries to numerous others.


Kanpur Train Derailment (2016): On November 20, 2016, the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accident caused the deaths of 150 passengers and injured many others. The exact cause of the derailment was under investigation.


Pukhrayan Train Derailment (2016): On the same day as the Kanpur derailment, near Pukhrayan, Uttar Pradesh, the Indore-Patna Express derailed, resulting in one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times. This accident claimed the lives of 152 passengers and caused injuries to numerous individuals.


Amritsar Train Accident (2018): On October 19, 2018, during a Dussehra festival celebration near Amritsar, Punjab, a speeding train struck a crowd that was standing on railway tracks, leading to a tragic incident. The accident resulted in the deaths of around 60 people and injured many others.


Raebareli Train Accident (2010): On October 10, 2010, near Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, the Goa Express collided with a stationary Mewar Express due to signal failure. The accident caused the deaths of 22 people and injured several others.


Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express Derailment (2017): On January 21, 2017, the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express derailed near Kuneru, Andhra Pradesh. The accident led to the deaths of 41 passengers and caused injuries to numerous individuals.


Guwahati-Puri Express Derailment (1999): On September 13, 1999, the Guwahati-Puri Express derailed near Gaisal, Assam, resulting in a collision with an incoming freight train. This accident claimed the lives of 285 people and injured more than 300.


Khanna Rail Accident (1998): On November 26, 1998, near Khanna, Punjab, the Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express collided with two derailed wagons, causing a massive fire. The accident resulted in the loss of 212 lives and injuries to several others.

These accidents underscore the importance of continuous efforts to improve railway safety, infrastructure maintenance, and the implementation of advanced technologies to prevent such incidents