Indian Railways (IR) has seen a significant decrease in the in the number of accidents since 2014-15. This is due several safety measures undertaken over the years. Number of Consequential Train Accidents on IR has reduced as shown in the table below:
Another important index showing improvement in safety in train operations is Consequential Accident Index, the details of which are as under:-
This index measures number of consequential accidents as a ratio of total running kilometers of all trains.
Accident Index = No. of consequential accidents / No. of trains X million kilometers run
On IR, the expenditure on safety related activities has increased over the years as under:-
The various safety measures taken to enhance safety in train operations are as under:-
Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation of points and signals have been provided at 6,665 stations up to February,28,2026 to reduce accidents due to human failure.
Interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) Gates has been provided at 10,153 Level Crossing Gates up to February,28,2026 for enhancing safety at LC Gates.
Complete Track Circuiting of stations to enhance safety by verification of track occupancy by electrical means has been provided at 6,669 stations up to February,28,2026.
This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to questions in Lok Sabha on March 11, 2026.
