Train accidents in India have been on the rise, with an average of three accidents each month over the past five years. Recent collisions, including one in Bengal where a freight train crashed into a stationary passenger train and the fatal Kanchenjunga Express collision on Eid, have highlighted the alarming safety...
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record of Indian Railways. Despite Prime Minister Modi's focus on launching high-speed Vande Bharat trains, the government has faced criticism for neglecting crucial safety upgrades. While the Railway Ministry boasts about the implementation of the 'Kavach' anti-collision device, only a small percentage of the rail network is equipped with it. The government has been accused of prioritizing expensive projects with questionable financial viability over addressing the deteriorating state of the existing railway infrastructure. Critics argue that the emphasis on high-speed trains like Vande Bharat, designed for affluent travelers, comes at the expense of the needs of the common man and overall safety improvements.