Question : Rail Accidents

(a) whether a number of train derailments and accidents occurred in various parts of the country including Amritsar during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the number of persons killed/injured in these accidents and the total amount of compensation paid to the families of the victims, accident-wise;

(c) whether any inquiry has been conducted/ordered into these accidents, if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(d) the number of Railway officials held guilty for lapses on their part and the action taken against them, accident-wise; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to check frequent rail accidents in future and ensure the safety and security of the rail passengers?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COAL

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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