The A-2 coach of the GIMB-SBC Express. Site of Gandhidham-Bangalore Express derailment, 2009-11-04. (Ranjeet Ramaswamy Iyer)

A gangman busy with his assignment! Site of Gandhidham-Bangalore Express derailment, 2009-11-04. (Ranjeet Ramaswamy Iyer)

As the electric supply was disconnected, diesel locos were used. (Ranjeet Ramaswamy Iyer)

The derailment site at Retibhunder Level Crossing on the Diva-Vasai Road section where Gandhidham-Bangalore Express derailed. It is about 2 kms from Kopar (upper) station. 2009-11-04. (Ranjeet Ramaswamy Iyer)

Derailed coach of the Mewar Express after it was rammed by the Goa Express near Mathura. Oct. 21, 2009. ()

Close-up of locomotive and damaged coach (luggage coach) of the Mewar Express after it was rammed by the Goa Express near Mathura. Oct. 21, 2009. ()

Another view of the mangled coach of the Mewar Express after it was rammed by the Goa Express near Mathura. The locomotive can be seen on the right side. Oct. 21, 2009. ()

Ghaziabad-based WAP-4 of Goa Express that rammed into the stationary Mewar Express near Mathura. Pictures taken by my brother who was on the Mewar Express. Oct. 21, 2009. ()

hill slip KSR (uday)

HILL SLIP VIEW (uday)

A 2-8-2 locomotive derailed and lying on its side probably due to monsoon damage to the permanent way. Location and details unknown.

loco and front SLR after the accident.. (sreeraj)

coaches hav become scrap after the accident.. u can see the temperory OHE mast(RED)laid after the accident to resume traffic.. (sreeraj)

After effects of the Tiruppattur accident... (sreeraj)

sequence 3 of 3 : This clearly shows how the tankers block both the UP & DN lines which disrupted traffic for more than 3 hours. (Subbaraman)