railways accidents

Mother wins 12-year long legal fight, gets Rs 8 lakh compensation for daughter's fatal fall from moving train

June 10, 2026 2:29 pm

The Calcutta High Court was hearing a claim filed by a woman whose daughter fell from moving train in 2014 while travelling locally in West Bengal.

SC goes extra mile to ensure widow gets Railways’ compensation after 23 years of legal battle

October 22, 2025 5:17 pm

Saynokta Devi’s husband Vijay Singh had a valid railway ticket from the Bakhtiyarpur station to go to Patna by Bhagalpur-Danapur Intercity Express on March 21, 2002, but he accidentally fell off the running train due to heavy rush inside the compartment and died.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Money Laundering

November 01, 2024 10:06 am

The FATF has given India a “regular follow-up” rating in its recently released Mutual Evaluation Report. What is this report related to? Here's all you need to know about this report and money laundering. 

Delhi: Private security guard among three found dead on railway tracks

May 16, 2018 3:44 am

Police said they often witness incidents on railway tracks between Faridabad and Nizamuddin Railway Station. “Pedestrians take the short-cut instead of taking the Ashram flyover,” said an officer.

Kin of girl who lost her forearms still short of funds

February 06, 2014 2:34 pm

Despite railways’ efforts,track-crossing on the rise

March 26, 2009 12:06 am

The railways’ attempt to curb trespassing seems to be a failure as the commuters continue to cross the tracks.