All possible steps are undertaken on a continuing basis by Indian Railways to prevent accidents. These measures include timely replacement of over-aged assets, installations of weighbridges to check overloading of wagons, adoption of suitable technologies for up-gradation and maintenance of track, rolling stock, signaling and interlocking systems, safety drives and inspections at regular intervals to monitor and educate staff for observance of safe practices. As a result, there has been a decline in the number of accidents from 234 in 2004-05 to 195 in 2006-07.
Continuous efforts are made to check overloading of wagons. Frequency and speed of trains are increased only when suitable infrastructure is available.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Railways take adequate steps to prevent accidents
