NEW DELHI: Railways has set up a high-level inquiry committee headed by principal chief safety officer (PCSO) into Jalgaon train tragedy terming it an “unusual incident” of run over. Sources said since this was an incident outside the train and not a technical matter, a probe by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) won’t be required.
The five-member committee comprises principal chief security commissioner, principal chief electrical, mechanical and commercial engineers from the Central Zone.
Officials said the probe will look into all aspects of the incident and submit its report quickly. There is a suspicion that there was some smoke, but the reason for it isn’t known.Railway ministry clarified that no spark or smoke emanated from any part of the coach. “We are trying to find out who spread the rumour and what caused the passengers to come out of the train,” said an official.
Initial reports suggested a rumour of fire caused panic among
Pushpak Express
‘ passengers who alighted and waited at adjacent tracks for a few minutes when the speeding Karnataka Express mowed many of them down.
