10th September, 2002
Prime Minister's Office  


PM EXPRESSES GRIEF OVER RAIL TRAGEDY


The Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has expressed deep shock and grief over the tragedy involving Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express that occurred near Gaya yesterday night. He has conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured. The Prime Minister spoke to Shri Nitish Kumar over satellite phone who has already reached the accident site and has asked him to make all arrangements for speedy rescue and relief to the accident victims.