India train crash that killed at least 288 ‘likely caused by signal error’

Between 10 and 12 carriages derailed in impact when an express train rammed into a goods train on Friday

state on Friday causing between 10 and 12 carriages to derail. A third train, the Bangalore -Superfast Express, was also involved in the aftermath and two of its carriages derailed.

A loop line diverts a train from the main line and brings it back at a further distance, often to allow stoppages or overtaking manoeuvres. “In the meantime, Bangalore -Superfast Express passed through another line and two coaches of the train derailed and capsized.”It was stated that the Coromandel Express entered the loop line at 74mph.

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