Question : Safety of Railway Tracks

(a) whether the Indian Railways are aware of the poor conditions of railway tracks, especially during the monsoon season and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether a number of accidents were caused due to breaking of rail tracks during the last three years and if so, the details thereof, year-wise;

(c) whether any inquiry have been conducted by the Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the outcome and corrective implementation thereof;

(d) whether the safety commissioner of Railways has warned about the traffic on Konkan Railway route and if so, the details of action taken by the Railways thereon; and

(e) the steps taken by the Railways for the safety of Railway tracks and passengers?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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