In a train accident in Odisha, India, two passenger trains collided, killing at least 288 people and injuring over 900. The Indian Railways Minister announced that the cause of the accident was a malfunction in the electronic signaling system. The individuals responsible for this have not yet been identified, and an investigation is underway. Railway officials have also stated that compensation will be paid to the families of the victims and the injured. With the rapid efforts of reconstruction teams, it is expected that the railway line will be restored by Thursday morning so that trains can resume normal operation. This incident highlights the dangers of the Indian railways’ safety network and occurred at a time when the Indian Prime Minister had launched a new series of high-speed trains.
