Rail regulator summons railway companies to hearing
According to sources, the investigation revealed irregularities in both the training of the stationmaster on duty at the time of the accident and his transfer to the position (due to his age). It also found that safety protocols were not followed by both the stationmaster and the train driver.
Once the hearing is completed, RAS will issue its final decision regarding the accident, which will outline the alleged violations in detail and the penalties incurred, as well as making binding recommendations for improving safety systems at railway bodies and proposals for an overall improvement of rail transport safety.
47 people died in the disaster, which left dozens injured.