Hirakhand Express tragedy: Sonia Gandhi expresses concern over rise in train accidents

Expressing shock and anguish at the tragic Hirakhand Express train derailment in Andhra Pradesh which has claimed 27 lives so far, Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi said that she was concerned over the rising number of train accidents, and hoped that the Indian Railways will undertake lasting measures to ensure railway safety. In a statement, Gandhi expressed her condolences to all families who have lost their near and dear ones in this tragedy hoped that Railway authorities and the State Government are undertaking relief and rescue operations expeditiously, besides providing medical help. "Mrs.