Train accidents surged 37% in FY23 despite Budget push for safety

Railway Board flagged grave safety issues in review meetings in April and May

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Odisha train crash

5 min read Last Updated : Jun 3 2023 | 1:38 PM IST

The three-train collision in Odisha that left 275 dead and 803 injured is being seen as one of the worst accidents in independent India’s rail history, and has brought focus

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First Published: Jun 3 2023 | 1:37 PM IST

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Train accidents surged 37% in FY23 despite Budget push for safety

Railway Board flagged grave safety issues in review meetings in April and May

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