The restoration of service could help more families reach the area to identify the dead. Officials said about 100 victims were still unclaimed.
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India Vows Punishment for Those Responsible for Deadly Train Crash
Officials suggested human error, even sabotage, could have led to the crash that killed 275, as crews raced to restore service and families struggled to reach the site to identify loved ones.
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Modi Arrives at Scene of Deadly Train Crash in Odisha, India
The disaster, which officials said had involved three trains, had a stark toll even given India’s history of deadly crashes.
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India’s Train Crash: What We Know
After decades when deadly accidents were frequent, train travel in India has grown far safer in recent years, with government investing heavily in the vast rail network.