2013 Chapramari Forest train accident

The 2013 Chapramari forest train accident occurred on July 24, 2013, near the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal, India. A passenger train, the Kanpur-bound 12560 Jodhpur–Kanpur Express, derailed due to a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in significant casualties and disruption of rail services in the region. The accident claimed the lives of at least 30 individuals and injured over 100 passengers, prompting a large-scale rescue and recovery operation involving local authorities and the Indian railways. The incident raised concerns about railway safety infrastructure in monsoon-prone areas of India and led to calls for improved monitoring and maintenance measures to prevent similar catastrophes in the future.