Question : FIRE IN RAIL COACHES



(a) the number of incidents of fire in Railway Coaches standing at yards/stations occurred since January, 2004 train-wise;

(b) the approximate amount of the loss suffered by railways due to such fire, incident-wise;

(c) the details of inquiry ordered, their outcome and the action taken by the Government on inquiry report and against the officials/ persons found guilty, incident-wise; and

(d) the remedial measures taken/to be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.