2025 Chhattisgarh train collision
| 2025 Chhattisgarh train collision | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 4 November 2025 c.4:00 p.m. IST |
| Location | Near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |
| Country | India |
| Line | Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line |
| Operator | South East Central Railway |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Service | 68733 Gevra Road—Bilaspur Junction MEMU [1] |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Cause | Passenger train ignoring signal |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 trains
|
| Deaths | 11 |
| Injured | 20 |
On 4 November 2025, a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The passenger train, which was traveling between Gevra and Bilaspur on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line, collided with the rear of a stationary goods train. The accident resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injuries to at least 20 others.
Crash
At about 4:00 p.m. IST on 4 November 2025, a MEMU passenger train of the Indian Railways, which originated from Gevra, was traveling towards Bilaspur on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line.[2] The passenger train collided with the rear of a stationary goods train near the Bilaspur station.[3][4] The collision resulted in some of the coaches of the passenger train climbing over each other.[5]
Victims
At least 11 people, including the driver of the passenger train, were killed in the collision.[2][6] An estimated 20 people were reported to be injured in the accident.[3][7][8]
Aftermath
The Chhattisgarh government announced a compensation of ₹1 million (US$12,000) to the families of the deceased, ₹0.5 million (US$5,900) to the seriously injured, and ₹0.1 million (US$1,200) to the minor injured.[3]The collision resulted in damage to tracks, overhead electrical wires and the signalling system, which resulted in the traffic on the section being disrupted with several trains being cancelled or diverted.[9]
Investigation
A preliminary investigation found that the passenger train overshot a red signal, and entered the track section where the goods train was halted.[10]
References
- ^ "68733 Gevra Road—Bilaspur MEMU". 4 November 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b "11 Dead As Passenger Train Collides With Goods Train In Chhattisgarh". NDTV. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Chhattisgarh train accident: Toll reaches 8; compensation of 10 lakh announced". The Times of India. 4 November 2025. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bilaspur train accident: Congress leader calls for railway minister resignation". The Hindustan Times. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "5 dead in central India train accident". Xinhua News Agency. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Passenger train collides with cargo train in central India, killing at least 11". Associated Press. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Passenger train collides with cargo train in central India, killing at least 8 people". Associated Press. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh train accident: Passenger train hit parked cargo rake after signal breach, death toll rises to 11". The Times of India. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "6 killed, 5 injured as passenger train rams goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur". India Today. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh train accident: investigation confirms train overshot signal in red". The Hindu. 9 November 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.