8 killed as passenger train collides with goods train in Bilaspur, coach being cut to remove trapped

Sharing details about how the accident unfolded, Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Agrawal said that the last bogie of the goods train dashed into the passenger train’s first bogie.

Officials said they will share more information as details of the accident become clearer.

Compensation announced for deceased and seriously injured

“A collision occurred today near Bilaspur station between a goods train and a MEMU local. An ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs. 5 lakh for those seriously injured, and Rs. 1 lakh for passengers with minor injuries will be provided.

Relief and rescue operations have been launched. Senior railway officials have reached the site to supervise operations, and the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals. The railway administration is providing all possible assistance and coordination to the affected passengers.

A detailed inquiry will be conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) to ascertain the cause and recommend preventive measures,” said CPRO, South East Central Railway (SECR)

CM says state govt monitoring situation

“The news of the train accident near Bilaspur is very sad. After receiving information from the Bilaspur District Collector, he has been given instructions regarding all possible assistance and relief work. The state government stands with the affected families during this difficult time,” CM Vishnu Deo Sai said.

बिलासपुर के पास ट्रेन दुर्घटना का समाचार अत्यंत दु:खद है।

बिलासपुर जिला कलेक्टर से जानकारी लेकर उन्हें हरसंभव सहायता और राहत कार्य संबंधित निर्देश दिए गए हैं। राज्य सरकार इस कठिन समय में प्रभावित परिवारों के साथ है।

रेलवे और प्रशासन की टीमें तुरंत राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में जुट… pic.twitter.com/cZLJSnFvlU

— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) November 4, 2025

“Railway and administrative teams immediately launched relief and rescue operations. All necessary resources and medical assistance are being ensured for the treatment of the injured. The state government is monitoring the situation with utmost urgency and sensitivity,” the CM posted on X.

Former CM Raman Singh reacts

Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh said the news of the collision between a goods train and a passenger train near Lal Khadan Railway Station in Bilaspur is “extremely heartbreaking”.

“The reports of several coaches derailing and passengers being killed or injured are deeply distressing. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls in this accident and provide patience and strength to their families during this sorrowful time, and along with that, I pray to Maa Mahamaya for the swift recovery of the injured,” he said in a post on X.

Railway issues helpline numbers

The Railways has also issued helpline numbers to help passengers and their relatives deal with the “unexpected situation”

📍 Bilaspur– 7777857335, 7869953330
📍 Champa – 8085956528
📍 Raigarh – 9752485600
📍 Pendra Road– 8294730162
📍Korba– 7869953330
Uslapur-7777857338