1. 6 June 1981 – Bihar train disaster (300-800 Deaths)
Near Saharsa Bihar, a passenger train fell into Baghmati River which caused nearly 800 Death. This is by far one of the worst Train Accidents in India and in world as well. Cause of the accident is known as some says it was because of cyclone, some says because of Flash Flooding. Third reason is that while it was raining heavily driver suddenly a buffalo on bridge and sudden break caused the train to fell into river.
2. 20 August 1995: Firozabad rail disaster (358 Deaths)
Delhi-bound Purushottam Express rams into the stationary Kalindi Express near Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh which killed more than 350 people from both train.
A manual error caused this big incident. Kalindi Express’s break was jammed after striking a cow and was stationary on track. At the same time Purushottam express was given permission to run on the same track. Purushottam express hit Kalindi express from behind which caused the disaster.
3. 2 August 1999: Collision of Awadh–Assam Express and Brahmaputra Mail (268 Deaths)
268 Killed and 359 injured in a collision involving Awadh–Assam Express and Brahmaputra Mail at Gaisal in North Frontier Railway’s Katihar division. This is among biggest and deadliest Train accidents in India.
Brahmputra Mail was carrying Indian soldier and servicemen from Assam to Border while Awadh Assam Express was going Guwahati and was stationary at a station near Guwahati called Gaisal. Due to manual error of Signal Failing Brahmputra Mail was given green signal to go ahead on the same track. It hit Awad Assam Express from front at 1:30 AM. The engine of the Avadh Assam was thrown high in the air, and passengers from both trains were blown into neighbouring buildings and fields by the force of the explosion.
4. 26 November 1998: Khanna rail disaster (212 Deaths)
Jammu Tawi–Sealdah Express rams into three derailed bogies of Amritsar-bound Frontier Golden Temple Mail at Khanna, Punjab.
Golden Temple mail was derailed because of broken rail and at the same time Jammu Tawi–Sealdah Express came from behind at hit the 6 derailed coaches.
5. 28 May 2010 – Gyaneshwari Express train derailment (170 Deaths)
A suspected attack by Communist Party of India (Maoist) kills at least 170 people when the Mumbai-bound Howrah Kurla Lokmanya Tilak Gyaneshwari Super Deluxe Express is derailed by an explosion (or by a sabotage) between Khemashuli and Sardiha in West Midnapore district at 1:30 AM midnight, and then struck by a goods train. This was among Deadliest and biggest Train Accidents in India
6. 23 December 1964 – Pamban-Dhanuskodi passenger train (150 Deaths)
In Rameswaram cyclone (also known as the Dhanushkodi cyclone) the Pamban-Dhanuskodi passenger train washed away by killing all 150 passengers on board. Some say that it was an off season that’s why there were only 150 on board, else this could have been deadlier.
7. 9 September 2002, Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (140 Deaths)
At 10.40 PM Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed near Rafiganj station between Gaya and Dehri-on-Sone stations, resulting in over 140 dead.
Another Rail Incident which could be called as Manual fault because the same track was considered weak and it was from British era. Hevay rain caused the crack in track which was the reason behind derailment of Rajdhani running at 100 KM/H.
8. 28 September 1954 – Accident In Hyderabad (139 Deaths)
A train crashed into the Yasanti river, about 75 km south of Hyderabad, when the bridge collapsed. 139 people were killed and more than 100 injured. It went on to be one of the biggest Train Accidents in India
9. 2 September 1956 – Near Mahbubnager (125 Deaths)
A bridge collapsed under a train between Jadcherla and Mahbubnager, about 100 km from Hyderabad. At least 125 dead, 22 injured.
10. 17 July 1937 – 119 Deaths
An express train from Calcutta plunged down an embankment near Bihta station, about 15 miles from Patna. At least 119 people were killed, and 180 others injured.
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