Before boarding a train, it is universally mandated to possess a valid railway ticket, which serves multiple purposes, including identification and protection against legal penalties.
Additionally, even if you are not planning to travel, it is compulsory to obtain a platform ticket before entering the platform.
Following a tragic train accident in Odisha, the Indian Railway Ministry has declared compensation for the affected individuals.
The next of kin of the deceased will receive ₹ 1,000,000, while ₹ 200,000 will be granted to the seriously injured and ₹ 50,000 to those with minor injuries.
What About Passengers Without Tickets?
The Railways have stated that even passengers without tickets on the affected passenger trains in Odisha will be compensated.
This action is in accordance with the directive of the Supreme Court. Railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma stated, “Regardless of whether the passengers possessed tickets or not, they will receive compensation.
” Helpline number 139 is available for further inquiries, where senior railway officials are providing assistance.
Revealing Crucial Details from the Train Staff
Jaya Verma Sinha, Member Operations of the Railway Board, conducted interviews with the locomotive driver of the Coromandel Express,
the guard of the goods train, and the TTE (Train Ticket Examiner) of the Howrah Yesvantpur Express as part of the accident investigation.
The train driver stated that he received a green signal, which prevented the train from stopping.
The guard of the goods train, carrying iron ore, expressed gratitude for narrowly escaping the accident.
Sinha disclosed that the engine of the Coromandel train collided with the guard’s brake van, causing severe damage.
