Safety concerns in Indian Railways UPSC NOTE

 

• Historical data on railway accidents suggests a decline in such incidents over time.

• In the 1960s, the Indian Railways experienced an average of around 1,390 accidents annually.

• Over the past decade, the number of accidents has significantly decreased to an average of 80 per year.

• However, the recent triple-train collision in Balasore, Odisha, which is one of the deadliest accidents in India, raises concerns about rail travel safety