A recent derailment of the Howrah-Mumbai CSMT Mail near Rajkharsawan station in Jharkhand, resulting in two deaths and 20 injuries, adds to a growing trend of railway accidents in India. This incident marks the third derailment in Jharkhand in the past six months and the third major railway accident in India...
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within six weeks. This 'hattrick' of accidents highlights a dangerous gap between the country's push for modernization and its neglect of basic safety measures. The accidents are raising concerns about the Indian Railways' safety record, preparedness, and orientation. While the number of consequential train accidents per million kilometers travelled has decreased, the recent increase in major accidents suggests that safety measures may not be keeping pace with modernization efforts. The focus on speed and modernization should not come at the cost of lives, and safety must be prioritized to ensure true progress.