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
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