Deep Insight Into Safety Lapses In Indian Railways

J.S. Kalaivani, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, SOEL.

ABSTRACT

India is the first highly populated country in the world in 2023. And the maximum population India comprise of economically backward sections of the people. So, when these people want to travel, they will choose for a low-cost transport. The low-cost transport in India is railways. And another important fact for people to choose the railways is because it is entirely managed by the government of India. The government will always work to give better quality facility for the people of India. The government of India also introduced various beneficial schemes and special trains for the welfare of the people. This paper makes an analyzation of the administration of India railways and the benefits it provides to the people of India.

The issue of Indian railways safety has come under a scrutiny by the recent Balasore tragic accident. The lapses in the Indian railways are grown as a major issue following this incident. This incident is important because it highlights the need for the improved safety protocols and an urgent need for more comprehensive reforms to prevent such deadly incidents in the near future and to improve the safety of all the passengers travelling in the train across our nation.