But the fact remains that more than 3 lakhs posts are vacant in Indian Railways, a system constructed in 19 th century which has become the most important transit system of our country. We appreciate the prompt action taken towards rescue operations by NDRF, Railways and the Governments at State and Centre. The local people of Balasore immersed themselves in assisting rescue ops and several people lined up to donate blood. Proper treatment of injured is the urgent need. Technical fault or human error, whatsoever, has caused such a great tragedy. The horrific accident happened when Coromandel express heading towards Chennai, derailed. Now at Balasore about 300 people lost life and more than 1100 people injured after an accident involving three trains. On 6 th June 1981 a train accident in Bihar killed about 800 people.Īnother accident in UP on 20 th August 1995 killed 400 people. It is the third worst railway accident in India considering human casualty. We are totally distressed by the train tragedy at Balasore and convey our condolences to the bereaved families.
