Forcible removal of fittings in the railway track led to the rear-end collision of Bagmathi Express with a freight train at Kavarapettai railway station in Southern Railway’s Chennai Division on the night of October 11, 2024, says the final investigation report of the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
Confirming the sabotage, the report said removal of fittings and connections at Point No. 51B by “miscreants” led to the collision of Train 12578 Mysuru-Dharbanga Bagmathi Express with the stabled goods train. Thirteen coaches derailed and a power car went up in flames in the accident that left about 19 passengers injured.
