Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed condolences for the lives lost in the West Bengal train accident and highlighted the need for a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause. Bittu, deeply saddened by the tragedy, assured efforts are underway to resume railway operations promptly. The collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately 60 injuries near Rangapani station in West Bengal.