In a strongly worded order, the Thane Sessions Court has rejected the defence of Central Railway engineers Vishal Dolas and Samar Yadav accused in the Mumbra train mishap case that the incident was a “mere accident.” The court held that the tragedy, which killed five commuters and injured nine, stemmed from a “knowing default or omission” by railway engineers and other officials.

‘Preventable Accident’ Caused by Negligence, Says Court

The court emphasised that the disaster was preventable and occurred only because railway authorities failed to rectify broken tracks and maintain the route, despite full knowledge of massive peak-hour crowds on suburban trains.

“India is an overpopulated country. Mumbai and its suburban area are highly dense. Local trains are an important mode of transport

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