New Delhi: The government said railway safety measures have significantly reduced train accidents and casualties over the past decade.
In a reply in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said consequential train accidents dropped sharply due to sustained safety initiatives. He added that accidents fell from 135 in 2014-15 to 14 in 2025-26 up to February.
According to official data, total consequential accidents declined by about 60% over the last decade. At the same time, deaths reduced by 17% and injuries also saw a significant fall.
In 2024-25, 31 accidents were recorded, while the number dropped to 14 in 2025-26 up to February. Similarly, fatalities declined from 18 to 16 during the same period.
The Minister said safety has been given the highest priority across Indian Railways. Therefore, continuous investments and monitoring have led to improved outcomes.
Railway safety measures include technology and infrastructure upgrades
Meanwhile, the government has increased spending on safety from Rs.39,200 crore in 2013-14 to Rs.1,20,389 crore in 2026-27. This rise has supported modernisation and risk reduction measures.
Electronic interlocking systems have been installed at 6,665 stations to reduce human error. In addition, level crossing gates have been interlocked at over 10,153 locations.
Track circuiting has also been completed at 6,669 stations to verify track occupancy. As a result, operational safety has improved significantly.
The Railways has also implemented the Kavach automatic train protection system. It has been deployed across 1,452 route kilometres, including sections on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors.
Officials said Kavach provides advanced safety features and reduces collision risks. Moreover, continuous upgrades are being made based on operational experience.
The Minister said these railway safety measures will further strengthen safe train operations. He added that the focus remains on reducing accidents and ensuring passenger safety.
