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Murshidabad train accident: Arrested gateman was not drunk, test shows

July 19, 2026 8:16 pm

Probe now focused on why railway crossing gate was left open when a train was approaching

40 deaths in 75 accidents since September 2017: Railways' records best safety figures in 5 years

September 09, 2018 1:16 pm

The vast reduction in injuries and fatalities happened primarily because of the massive renewal of tracks, regular safety reviews, better safety training of staff and close monitoring of safety performance undertaken during the period.   

As two ministries spar, 65 new coaches lie idle

January 12, 2015 2:28 am

The railways has argued that safety and speed trials of new coaches are done using the designated weight and not people.

Railways funds situation too close for comfort: Prabhu

December 13, 2014 3:48 am

Prabhu said that Railways cannot be privatised like road sector or aviation sector.

Railways amends rules to curb train roof travel

December 13, 2014 3:39 am

Railway officials said the ministry was also facing flak from the Commission of Railway Safety over its failure to “fix the problem”.

CR cracks whip on rooftop travellers, 175 offenders caught since Jan 1

February 06, 2014 2:58 pm

Maximum offenders were caught from Mankhurd (69 cases), Thane (32), Nahur-Mulund section (29) and Wadala Road (20).

26 die in sleep as fire breaks out on train from Bangalore

December 29, 2013 2:37 am

Preliminary inquiry ruled out short-circuit and indicated the presence of a 'foreign object'.

Man hurt in Ghatkopar rly station accident dies

November 23, 2013 1:11 am

Arjun Ishwar Shinde was hit by a steel plate while Maharaja Express was passing through platform 3.

Mumbai freak accident: Railways orders probe

February 07, 2014 11:29 am

The accident left two persons injured,of whom one is in critical condition.

Aman Lodge-Matheran Station toy trains start today

September 29, 2012 2:14 am

Toy trains on the 3-km Aman Lodge-Matheran Station stretch will start on Saturday.

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