Bilaspur Train Accident: 'Not Fit To Work' Loco Pilot Caused Deadly Crash

• Provisional inquiry into the Bilaspur train accident found the Loco Pilot was "not fit to work" after failing an aptitude test but remained on duty.
• The accident, which killed 12 and injured 19, was caused by an "Error in Train Working," ruling out technical failures.
• The Loco Pilot, who died in the crash, displayed poor decision-making, slow reaction time, and inadequate rule knowledge, failing to stop the train despite a danger signal.
• The train passed a Signal at Danger (SPAD) at 71 km/h, with no emergency brake application recorded before colliding with a stationary freight train.
• The report recommends strict enforcement of competency norms, tighter supervision of crew, enhanced training, and a review of crew management practices.

Why It Matters: This exposes severe railway safety failures and accountability gaps.