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Victims of Balasore Train Disaster Fight for Higher Compensation

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-26T13:05:51.810287+05:30

- Two expectant mothers lost their unborn children in the Balasore train disaster. - Many victims suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, permanent disabilities, and loss of family members. - 841 pleas for higher compensation have been filed before Railway Claims Tribunals (RCTs). - The Railways contests each claim, leading to regular hearings where families are represented by lawyers. - The Coromandel Express collided with a stationary goods train in 2023, killing 297 people and injuring over 800. - The Railways announced ex gratia compensation, but 76% of the affected passengers moved RCTs for enhanced relief. Source: [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/an-express-investigation-part-1-lives-derailed-most-balasore-train-disaster-victims-contest-railway-relief-and-get-higher-award-in-tribunal-9639127/)

Two expectant mothers lost their unborn children in the Balasore train disaster.
Many victims suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, permanent disabilities, and loss of family members.
841 pleas for higher compensation have been filed before Railway Claims Tribunals (RCTs).
The Railways contests each claim, leading to regular hearings where families are represented by lawyers.
The Coromandel Express collided with a stationary goods train in 2023, killing 297 people and injuring over 800.
The Railways announced ex gratia compensation, but 76% of the affected passengers moved RCTs for enhanced relief.

Source: Indian Express