(a) whether a pipeline collapsed on Kalyan bound train in Thane in Mumbai recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith number of persons died and injured;
(c) whether any inquiry has been constituted in this regard;
(d) if so, the outcome of the enquiry; and
(e) the action taken by the Railways thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. On 23.10.2009 at 10.45 hrs. local Train No. K-37 derailed due to collapse of a Concrete Girder of
under construction Railway Over Bridge (ROB) of Thane Municipal Corporation between Mulund and Thane Stations of Mumbai
Division of Central Railway. The collapse of the girder also caused breakage of adjoining pipe line. In this accident
1 Motorman and 1 Passenger lost their lives, 4 were grievously injured and 8 sustained simple injuries.
(c) This accident is being enquired into by Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle.
(d) & (e) The Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle has stated in his Preliminary Report that the cause of this
accident is under investigation. The Final Report of the Commissioner of Railway Safety is awaited. Action would be
taken on receipt of the Report of the Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle.