Of the total railway accidents, 56 cases were attributed to driver faults, while 43 incidents occurred owing to mechanical defects, including poor design, track faults, or bridge and tunnel collapses

A total of 21,803 people were killed in 24,678 railway accidents across India in 2023, with Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest fatalities, data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) revealed.

Of the total railway accidents, 56 cases were attributed to driver faults, while 43 incidents occurred owing to mechanical defects, including poor design, track faults, or bridge and tunnel collapses, reported news agency PTI. Read More

The majority of mishaps – 74.9 per cent (18,480 out of 24,678) - were incidents — involving commuters falling off trains or “collision wit

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