Indian Railways has taken a series of safety measures over the years, resulting in a steep decline in the number of consequential train accidents from 473 in 2000-01 to 48 in 2022-23. The average number of consequential train accidents during 2014-23 declined to 71 per annum, compared to 171 per annum during 2004-14.
Goods train derails at Palghar, affecting rail traffic between Mumbai and Surat
Railway traffic between Surat and Mumbai was affected on Tuesday evening after six goods wagons and a brake and guard van derailed at Palghar railway