Electronic Interlocking: Cause Behind Odisha 3-Train Crash Explained

The tragic train crash in Odisha's Balasore district was caused due to a technical malfunction, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The tragic train accident that left 288 people dead and over 1,000 injured in Odisha's Balasore district was caused due to a technical malfunction, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

During his interaction with the media, the minister confirmed that the root cause of the train accident was directly associated with the point machine and electronic interlocking system. He explained that the electronic interlocking system, which serves as a safety mechanism to prevent collisions and conflicting movements between trains, experienced a malfunction, ultimately resulting in the tragic incident.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "It is about point machine, electronic interlocking. The change that occurred during electronic interlocking, the accident happened due to that. Whoever did it and how it happened will be found out after proper investigation."

What is electronic interlocking?