On 17 June 2024, two trains collided in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

[12][13] The chairman of the Railway Board said that the operator of the goods train ignored multiple red signals, which might have caused the crash.

The passenger train had traveled some distance from the station and was stationery on the track, awaiting further clearance.

In case of a signal failure, Indian railway rules (GS&R 9.02) stipulate that the loco pilots should operate at speeds less than 10 km/h (6.2 mph), wait for one minute at each red signal and ensure that the track is visually clear for at least 150 m (490 ft) before proceeding.

[10] Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge offered his condolences and criticised the central government for mismanaging the ministry of railways.

[24][25] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the state is helping with the rescue operations and criticised the central government for not focusing on passenger safety.