Question : RAIL ACCIDENTS



(a) the number of train accidents occurred during the year 2010 till date, location-wise;

(b) the details of the loss of lives and property in each case the with details of compensation given to the affected ones;

(c) the action taken against the officials found guilty as a result of inquiry for the accidents in each case for the last three years; till date;

(d) whether the instances of train accidents in the country are increasing;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the effective steps taken by the railways to prevent recurrence of such accidents?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (f): A Statement is attached.