Chhattisgarh train collision: Officials shifted after safety lapses flagged

India Dec 14, 2025

A passenger train crashed head-on into a stationary goods train near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on November 4, 2025, leaving 12 people dead and 19 injured.
The Commissioner of Railway Safety called it an "error in train working," sparking questions about how such a mistake could happen.

What's happening now?

Two top railway officials have been transferred as investigations continue. Police filed an FIR for negligence causing death, and inquiries are underway.
The safety report also revealed that not all MEMU pilots had passed required aptitude tests—only 102 out of 142 cleared them—prompting recommendations for stricter testing and a review of acceptable blood alcohol limits for crew members.