Deadliest Train Crashes in India
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Bagmati crash
In 1981, a train fell into the river Bagmati in Bihar, killing over 750 people. This was the worst recorded train accident in India.
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Purushottam Express and Kalindi Express collision
In 1995, Purushottam Express collided with the stationary Kalindi Express near Firozabad, killing around 305 people.
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Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express and Frontier Golden Temple Mail collision
In 1998, Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express collided with three derailed coaches of Frontier Golden Temple Mail in Khanna, Punjab, killing 212 people.
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Gaisal train disaster
In 1999, Brahmaputra Mail crashed into the stationary Avadh Assam Express at Gaisal station, killing over 285 people, many of whom were Army, BSF or CRPF personnel.
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Pukhrayan train derailment
In 2016, 14 coaches of Indore-Rajendra Nagar Express derailed at Pukhrayan, killing 152 people and injuring 260.
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Rafiganj train wreck
In 2002, Howrah Rajdhani Express derailed over a bridge on the Dhave river in Rafiganj, killing over 140 people. Terrorist sabotage was blamed for the incident.
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Pamban-Dhanuskodi passenger train washed away by cyclone
In 1964, Pamban-Dhanuskodi passenger train was washed away by the Rameswaram cyclone, killing over 126 passengers on board.
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Jnaneswari Express train derailment
In 2010, Jnaneswari Express derailed near Jhargram and was hit by an oncoming goods train, leading to the death of 148 passengers.