The tragic train collision on Tuesday in Bilaspur, that has left 11 dead and several others injured, has brought focus on one of the most critical safety lapses in railway operations — SPAD, or Signal Passed At Danger. The preliminary findings from the Joint Note, the primary investigation report in railway accidents, accessed by CNN-News18 reveal that the collision occurred after the crew of train no. 68733 (MEMU Local) failed to control the train at a danger signal.

According to the report, “the crew of train no. 68733 are held responsible not to control the train at the right time and right position before the danger signal and committed an SPAD case." The report further confirms that both the Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot were found in injured condition inside the motor coach f

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