On a fateful August day, two passenger trains, the North East Express and the connecting passenger train on the same track, collided head-on in Gaisal, a remote area in Assam, India. The trains were caught in a sequence of unfortunate events caused by torrential rains that led to a landslide, covering the tracks in mud and debris. As the trains approached the section of the track affected by the landslide, neither train could stop in time, leading to a catastrophic collision at high speed around 1:30 AM. The aftermath of the collision was devastating, with wreckage strewn across the landscape and over 285 fatalities reported, alongside numerous injuries. Rescue operations were complicated by the remote location and continued bad weather conditions.The focus on railway safety came under intense scrutiny in the wake of this disaster. It highlighted significant infrastructural weaknesses, particularly in regions prone to natural disasters such as monsoons. The Indian Railways had to grapple with the challenges of improving safety protocols and the technology used in train signaling systems. Investigations revealed that procedural errors and delayed communication between railway signaling staff contributed to the factors leading to the disaster. An array of relief measures was put in place, including compensation for victims' families, which sparked a broader discussion on railway safety standards in India.