02 december 2000 howrah amritsar mail express collide

A tragic incident!

On December 2, 2000, a major train collision occurred between the Howrah-Amritsar Mail Express and the Sealdah-Ajmer Express at the Khatauli railway station in Uttar Pradesh, India. The accident resulted in the loss of 311 lives and injured over 600 people.

The Howrah-Amritsar Mail Express, which was carrying over 1,000 passengers, was traveling from Kolkata to Amritsar when it collided with the Sealdah-Ajmer Express, which was carrying around 500 passengers, at around 2:30 am. The collision occurred due to a faulty signaling system and human error.

The accident was one of the deadliest in Indian railway history, and it led to widespread outrage and calls for improved safety measures on the Indian rail network. An investigation into the incident was conducted, and several officials were held responsible for the tragedy.

The incident also led to changes in the Indian Railways' safety procedures, including the implementation of a new signaling system and improved safety protocols.