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New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Blame game erupts after three elephants killed by train on West Bengal-Jharkhand border
RANCHI: The death of three wild elephants, struck by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Bastola railway station in West Bengal close to the Jharkhand border, has sparked a blame game between the Indian Railways and the Forest Department. A herd of seven elephants was crossing the track when the train on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar railway section early in the morning on Saturday, rammed the three elephants, killing them on the spot, while four others got stuck near the ones who died. The elephants supposedly came from the Jhargram forest in West Bengal's Kharagpur. The collision occurred on the busy Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a corridor often used by wild elephants migrating across forested landscapes in Bengal and neighbouring Jharkhand. This incident is not a one-off, as several cases have been reported from many states where elephants died while crossing railway tracks. Though, Railways is deeply concerned about this tragic loss of wildlife and expresses its sincere sympathy, it refused to take any responsibility for the incident. 'We have noted with concern certain statements made by the Forest Department alleging that prior information about elephant movement in the area had been communicated to the Railways, but not acted upon. The above version is not factually correct and misleading. No official communication was given by Forest Authorities either in writing or telephonically to the concerned railway authorities about the movement of elephant herds,' stated an official communique from the Indian Railways.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Train users' assn. seeks revival of Tambaram service favoured by pilgrims to Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai
The Podanur Train Users' Association has urged the Southern Railway to revive Podanur/Tambaram/Podanur Express (No. 06185/ 06186) special service and to operate it on a daily basis. In a representation to the Divisional Railway Manager, Salem Railway Division, N. Subramanian, General Secretary of the association, said the special train operated as a weekly service was most comfortable for passengers bound for Chennai as well as pilgrim centres including Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai and Chidambaram, in particular, for senior citizens since they could travel in night hours in sleeper class. The same demand was highlighted in a separate representation by K. Eswarasamy, Member of Parliament, Pollachi Constituency. Stoppage of the service was regrettable, since it had high level of occupancy all along the intermediate stations. The services may be restored with bi-weekly operation in the interests of travelling public, the MP emphasised. The association also demanded the extension of Janshatabdi Express (12083/ 12084) till Chidambaram. The association has been highlighting this demand for long and the Southern Railway has been citing non-availability of platform for not being able to start the journey at earlier timings to make this happen. The association suggests that the train can, instead, start from Podanur Junction, which has five platforms that are not fully utilised. Like several other train rakes stabling at Podanur Junction during the night hours, the Jan Shatabdi express rakes were also stabling at Podanur Junction on most days. The Salem Railway Division could as well plan the start of the train from Podanur Junction, which will also serve the purpose of decongesting Coimbatore Junction, Mr. Subramanian said. The train could start from the Podanur Junction at 6 a.m., depart from Coimbatore Junction after a 20-minute stoppage, and reach Mayiladuthurai and Chidambaram at 1.05 p.m. and 1.35 p.m. respectively. In the return direction, the train could depart at 2.30 p.m., Mr. Subramanian said.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
New Delhi-Una Janshatabdi Express meets with an accident
New Delhi-Una Janshatabdi Express meets with an accident New Delhi-Una Janshatabdi Express met with an accident when a tractor trolley suddenly popped in front of the train, allegedly jumping the railway track. The accident occurred when the train was about to approach Una at around 11:45 pm on Thursday. Ambala division railway manager Vinod Bhatia confirmed the incident and said that no casualty or injury has been reported. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far The section is being cleared immediately, and the rescue teams have already reached the accident spot. The train's engine and four coaches were damaged. DRM said it was an accident and had nothing to do with the war situation.
