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Odisha train tragedy: Initial investigation finds signal ‘interference’, CBI to probe criminal angle

In an unusual move, the Centre on Sunday announced a CBI probe into the rail accident in Odisha as the railways’ preliminary investigation singled out “interference” with the ‘electronic interlocking system’ and ‘points’, which ensure safe movement of trains, as the “root cause” of the crash. T​he railway ministry ruled out any fault of the loco driver of the Coromandel Express and failure of signals.

In an unusual move, the Centre on Sunday announced a CBI probe into the rail accident in Odisha as the railways’ preliminary investigation singled out “interference” with the ‘electronic interlocking system’ and ‘points’, which ensure safe movement of trains, as the “root cause” of the crash. T​he railway ministry ruled out any fault of the loco driver of the Coromandel Express and failure of signals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/upb1tq3

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