The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident resulted in limited casualties due to the positioning of air-conditioned coaches after the engine. This minimized the impact compared to the usual arrangement of regular coaches after the engine, which could have led to a higher number of casualties. Air-conditioned coaches are considered safer due to their...
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sturdier construction and limited passenger capacity, unlike regular coaches which often carry 200 to 300 passengers. The limited casualties, despite the significant derailment, have eased pressure on the railway authorities who are facing scrutiny over the incident.