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 thereof;

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

(c) whether the Railways have conducted any inquiry into these train accidents and if so, the details of the outcome of the report;

(d) whether the shortage of operational staff is also one of the reasons for such accidents and if so, the details thereof along with the other remedial measures taken/ being taken by the Railways to check the recurrence of the accidents; and

(e) whether the Anti-Collision Devices (ACD) and Train Actuated Warning Devices (TAWD) have been operationalized in all the zones to prevent such accidents and if so, the details thereof and the success rate of the Railways in ensuring safety and security of the trains and averting accidents in the last one year?

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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