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This photo released from State Railway of Thailand, shows aid workers after a construction crane fell into a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. (State Railway of Thailand via AP)

Tragedy in Thailand: 25 dead after high-speed rail construction crane crushes moving passenger train

January 14, 2026 1:51 pm

A construction crane building an elevated high-speed rail line collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, officials said.

Train accident in Jamui district: On Saturday night, a cement-laden goods train derailed on the Jasidih-Jhajha rail line. (PTI Photo)

Bihar goods train accident: Howrah-Patna-Delhi route disrupted for 2nd consecutive day - Full list of affected trains

December 29, 2025 5:49 pm

Train derailment in Bihar update: Due to the derailment of a goods train on Saturday night, rail traffic continues to remain affected on the Howrah–Patna–Delhi route.

Two trains collided near Jablonov nad Turnou in eastern Slovakia on Monday, injuring at least 20 people and derailing part of the train.

At least 66 injured after two trains collide in Slovakia

October 13, 2025 5:53 pm

A major train collision near Jablonov nad Turnou in eastern Slovakia left at least 20 people injured on Monday, with rescue teams rushing to the site as investigators probe the cause.

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NIA: No sabotage angle found in inital probe of train accidents

October 26, 2024 2:39 am

Some cases were reported in the past two months where empty gas cylinders, cement sleeper etc. were placed on railway tracks, suggesting attempts to damage railway properties and harm passengers.

Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Before Kanchanjunga Express: Major train accidents of the last decade

June 18, 2024 12:03 pm

Several train accidents have occurred in India over the last decade for multiple reasons, ranging from mechanical failures to human negligence.

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Bihar train accident: Among survivors, 39-year-old who lost wife and daughter

October 13, 2023 7:19 am

Dipak’s wife and daughter were among four persons who died after the Guwahati-bound North East Express derailed near Raghunathpur railway station in Buxar on Wednesday night.

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Odisha train tragedy: Feel fortunate to be safe... but traumatised, say survivors

June 04, 2023 7:27 am

Talking to The Sunday Express after reaching the Howrah railway station on Saturday, Dola said the experience has left her feeling fortunate that her family was safe yet traumatised over the tragic fate of other train passengers.