What steps should be taken to prevent future train accidents in Jalgaon?

"Understanding the Importance of Safety Measures in Preventing Train Accidents: What Can We Learn from the Jalgaon Tragedy?"

The death toll from the train accident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday has risen to 13. Passengers of the Pushpak Express, alarmed by a suspected fire, jumped off the train, and were hit by the Karnataka Express, coming from the opposite direction on an adjacent track.

The Pushpak Express, which runs from Lucknow to Mumbai, was near Jalgaon when rumours of a fire aboard one of its coaches caused panic among passengers.

The passengers pulled the emergency chain to stop the train and several of them jumped off the train, landing on a parallel track. However, they were hit by the Karnataka Express which was coming from the opposite direction. At least nine others were injured in the accident.

However, a top railway official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI that no spark or fire was noticed inside the coach.