Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) AK Rai of South-Eastern Railways has begun investigations into the Thursday morning’s train accident near Cuttack involving the Lokmanya Tilak Express and a goods train. At least 40 passengers of the express train were injured in the accident.
Rai, who had visited the accident site on Friday, told reporters here on Saturday that the investigations would be conducted in two to three stages and an inquiry report would be submitted at the appropriate forum within a month. Four employees have so far been suspended in this case.
“Aspects like speed of the train, visibility conditions, signals and adherence to safety norms will be thoroughly investigated,” Rai said, adding that statements of those who had witnessed or were aware of the train accident will also be recorded and they will be part of the inquiry report. Meanwhile, of the 29 injured passengers who were admitted in the SCB Medical College Hospital here 24 have been discharged. “Only five victims are now undergoing treatment and they are all out of danger,” said hospital Emergency Officer Dr BN Moharana.