The Coromandel Express had to go straight, then why did it go on the loop line? revealed in the preliminary report

Coromandel Train Accident Report: There has been a big disclosure about the Odisha train accident which shook the country. The preliminary report of this accident has been received by ABP News, which is telling the truth of the Balasore train accident. According to this exclusive report, the interlocking system was set on the loop line and the train went ahead as the signal was green. This report has been briefed to PM Modi.

According to the report, the Coromandel Express was supposed to go straight, but due to the interlocking system being set on the loop line, this train went straight on this line. In this report, complete details including the movement of trains have been given. Also tell you about the interlocking system and signals.

How did the interlocking system fail?

Despite the signal being green, if the interlocking system is not in line with the signal but is in the other direction, it means that the interlocking system is broken here. How did this mistake happen? Was this glitch due to some technical glitch or was there a human error or was there a conspiracy? There are many such questions.

What to say about railways?

Railways believe that this mistake is not possible in their signaling system. It has never been seen before that the signal is different and the interlocking is different. This system is very strong. After this accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had said that this accident happened due to changes made in electronic interlocking and point machines.

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How did the Coromandel Express go in the loop line?

The signal was given to the Coromandel Express and it was sent for the Up main line, but the train went to the Up loop line and derailed after hitting a goods train standing on the loop line. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express was passing on the down main line and the overturned coaches of the Coromandel rammed into it.

how to interlock signal

Green signal means that by all means the driver knows that the way ahead is clear for him and he can go ahead with his maximum speed. The signals are interlocked in such a way that it is known whether the line in front is busy or not. Interlocking system is a safe way of taking the train out of the station. A preliminary inquiry report related to the accident stated that the Coromandel Express entered the loop line at the station, on which a goods train laden with iron goods was standing.

278 killed so far in Odisha train accident

So far 278 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 people are injured in this accident that took place on Friday (June 2) in Balasore district of Odisha. Whose treatment is going on in different hospitals. The Railway Board had recommended a CBI inquiry into the accident. Railway has expressed the possibility of external interference or sabotage behind this accident. Registering a case in connection with this accident on Tuesday, the CBI has taken over the investigation.

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