Indian Railways’ Decisive Safety Push Helps Cut Both Train Accidents as well as Casualties

• Consequential train accidents on Indian Railways fell from 135 (2014-15) to 14 (2025-26, up to Feb) — a ~90% reduction — and decade-on-decade casualties dropped 17%.
• Driven by a multi-pronged push: Kavach (indigenous Automatic Train Protection), Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) funding, track renewal, LHB coaches, electronic interlocking.
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