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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai train accident: CM Fadnavis orders inquiry after 4 killed in Thane tragedy
At least four passengers, including a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable, died and six others were injured after falling from an overcrowded local train in Maharashtra's Thane district during Monday morning's rush hour, officials said. The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar stations on a Kasara-bound train. According to railway officials, the accident likely happened when commuters hanging from the footboards of two passing trains brushed against each other due to overcrowding. However, the exact cause remains under investigation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the railway administration is probing the matter. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief and assured support for the victims and their families, emphasizing that "saving lives is the top priority." Deputy CM Ajit Pawar called the incident a grim reminder of the urgent need to address overcrowding and passenger safety in Mumbai's suburban rail system. A police official noted that the massive rush during peak hours led many passengers to stand dangerously at the doors of the train. According to authorities, at least 12 commuters fell off the moving train. The guard of the Kasara-bound train alerted railway authorities around 9.30 am, and all injured passengers were transported to hospitals by 9.50 am. Four were declared dead on arrival. The deceased were identified as Ketan Saroj, Rahul Gupta, Mayur Shah, and GRP constable Vicky Mukhyad. The injured include four men and two women, now receiving treatment at Shivaji Hospital and Thane General Hospital. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, clarified that the incident did not involve the Pushpak Express, refuting earlier reports. He confirmed that eight people were found on the tracks and that one injured passenger reported the fall occurred after commuters on opposite trains collided while standing on footboards. In a post on X, CM Fadnavis called the incident "very unfortunate" and reiterated that an inquiry is underway. Deputy CM Shinde said a high-level committee would investigate the cause and ensure accountability. Financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased. Shiv Sena MP from Thane, Naresh Mhaske, called for a thorough investigation, questioning whether crowding, a push, or an altercation may have led to the tragedy. Opposition leader Ambadas Danve also demanded accountability, citing serious concerns about railway safety. Om Prakash Sharma, president of the Thane District Railway Users Association, criticized the railway authorities for inaction despite repeated warnings about overcrowding.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
At least four killed, 6 injured after falling off moving train in Thane
The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said Press Trust of India Thane At least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving local train in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said. As there was a huge rush during the peak hour, many people were standing at the doors of the train, he said. While the train was in motion, at least 10 passengers fell down, the official said. A guard of another train, which was going towards Kasara, alerted the railway authorities about the incident, he said. All the passengers who fell were rushed to a civic-run hospital in Kalwa. Four of them were declared dead on arrival, the official said. The deceased were in the age group of 30 to 35 years, he said. Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer of the Central Railway, earlier in the day told PTI that the guard of a Kasara-bound train reported about the injured passengers along the track side to the control room at around 9.30 am. The injured passengers were rushed to the nearby hospitals, he said. Nila had said it was not yet known from which train the passengers fell. Shiv Sena Lok Sabha member from Thane, Naresh Mhaske demanded a probe into the death of passengers. "The cause of the incident needs to be addressed. How did they there a crowd, were they pushed, was there a fight," he told a regional news channel. Mhaske said, "One can understand if it was a crowded local train. But in this case, the tragedy happened in a moving express train. The administration also needs to be alert." Leader of Opposition in the state legislative council Ambadas Danve in a post on X said the incident of so many people suddenly getting out of the Pushpak Express and resulting in the accident is heartbreaking and serious. This incident raises questions about railway safety in Mumbai, he said.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Four persons killed, six injured after falling off moving train in Thane
Mumbai, At least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving local train in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said. As there was a huge rush during the peak hour, many people were standing at the doors of the train, he said. While the train was in motion, at least 10 passengers fell down, the official said. A guard of another train, which was going towards Kasara, alerted the railway authorities about the incident, he said. All the passengers who fell were rushed to a civic-run hospital in Kalwa. Four of them were declared dead on arrival, the official said. The deceased were in the age group of 30 to 35 years, he said. Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer of the Central Railway, earlier in the day told PTI that the guard of a Kasara-bound train reported about the injured passengers along the track side to the control room at around 9.30 am. The injured passengers were rushed to the nearby hospitals, he said. Nila had said it was not yet known from which train the passengers fell. Shiv Sena Lok Sabha member from Thane, Naresh Mhaske demanded a probe into the death of passengers. "The cause of the incident needs to be addressed. How did they there a crowd, were they pushed, was there a fight," he told a regional news channel. Mhaske said, "One can understand if it was a crowded local train. But in this case, the tragedy happened in a moving express train. The administration also needs to be alert." Leader of Opposition in the state legislative council Ambadas Danve in a post on X said the incident of so many people suddenly getting out of the Pushpak Express and resulting in the accident is heartbreaking and serious. This incident raises questions about railway safety in Mumbai, he said.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Indian Express
At least 5 killed as passengers fall off moving train near Mumbra in Thane: Railways
At least five people died after around 12 passengers allegedly fell off a moving express train near Mumbra railway station in Thane, according to a spokesperson for the Railways. The passengers reportedly fell while the Pushpak Express was passing through the Diva-Mumbra area as it travelled from Mumbai to Lucknow. While authorities are trying to determine what exactly caused the accident, sources said it occurred because the train was overcrowded and passengers were standing on either side of its doors. Preliminary reports too indicate that the coach was overcrowded, resulting in the accident. The railway authorities said they will share more details once they gain more clarity about what happened.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
GM NER inspects services on 3 trains
Lucknow: Railway officials led by GM NER Saumya Mathur and DRM Lucknow division Gaurav Agarwal conducted inspections of Pushpak Express, Garib Rath and Lucknow-Chhapra Express on Wednesday, in view of the rising passenger traffic and challenges in services such as on-board housekeeping services, electrical systems, mobile phone and laptop charging points, toilets, washbasins, sanitary facilities, water supply, waste management systems, and functioning of air conditioning units. "Since Pushpak Express is the most demanded train, GM inspected the pantry car cleanliness, its operational status, and the emergency readiness of fire safety equipment," said an official.
