Question : Train Accidents

(a) the details of major and minor train accidents and derailment including goods trains during the last three years, year-wise and zone-wise along with the reasons therefor;

(b) the details of casualties and losses suffered by the Railways in terms of revenue and property along with the compensation paid to the victims;

(c) whether the Railways has conducted any inquiry into these train accidents and if so, the outcome thereof and the action taken on these reports/recommendations;

(d) whether the Railways Kaya Kalp Committee headed by Shri Tata has made any suggestions to bring down train accidents; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Railways to avoid occurrence of accidents?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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