The train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra has shaken everyone. After the rumor of fire in Pushpak Express, passengers got off the train by pulling the chain and got cut off from the Karnataka Express coming on the other track. This accident happened between Jalgaon and Paranda station, in which 11 people are reported dead. At the same time, about 40 people have been injured. Let us tell you how passengers or their families who are victims of a train accident can demand compensation from the Railways.
How did the accident happen?
According to the information, Pushpak Express was going to Mumbai on Wednesday (January 22). Suddenly smoke started coming out from under the train, due to which rumors of a fire in the train spread. Due to this the passengers got scared and started pulling the chain. After this the passengers got off the train and were hit by the Karnataka Express coming on the other track. According to SP Jalgaon, so far 11 people have died in this accident. At the same time, there is information about many people being injured.
Who gets insurance?
According to the information, it is necessary for those traveling in the train to get insurance while booking reservation tickets. If any kind of accident happens in the train, then with the help of this insurance it is easy to get compensation. In such cases, in case of an accident, the passengers or their family members have to contact the helpline of the insurance provider. They have to provide details of the journey, policy number and complete information related to the incident, after which they get compensation.
Does Railways even provide treatment?
If a person gets injured in a train accident and is hospitalized for more than 30 days, the government bears the entire expense. However, the amount spent on treatment is reimbursed after completion of 10 days of hospitalization or after the patient is discharged.
How much compensation do you get from Railways?
Railways gives compensation up to Rs 2 lakh in case of injury in a train accident. If a person becomes disabled in an accident, he gets assistance up to Rs 7.5 lakh. At the same time, there is a provision to give compensation up to Rs 10 lakh to the family of a passenger who lost his life in a train accident. To apply for claim, one has to visit the official website of IRCTC. Here, details of passengers traveling in the train have to be given, which includes train ticket and ID card etc. Railways has to complete the investigation within 15 days after the application. When all the documents are verified, the claim is sent to the bank account of the person applying.
Also read: How does the rescue system of Railways work after an accident, what is the SOP?
