The message from our train wrecks
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- M Jamshed
- Jun 18, 2024, 22:09 IST IST
Monday’s was another train collision that could have been prevented by relatively low-cost, easy to implement measures. We needn’t wait for full network coverage by a hi-tech system like Kavach
As investigation gets underway into Monday’s Kanchanjunga Express-cargo train accident near Jalpaiguri, the question that’s asked after every rail tragedy is back: why do train accidents happen so frequently in India. Answer: because the railways isn’t doing the basics right. Of course, Kavach, the indigenous hi-tech rail safety system, must be installed across the rail network. But there are interim measures the railways can take.
Flush with funds | Until 2015, Indian Railways (IR) was hostage to severe resource crunch, which diminished its ability to build capacity and renew assets. Adoption of tech advances was slow, and overuse resulted in increased equipment failure.
Flush with funds | Until 2015, Indian Railways (IR) was hostage to severe resource crunch, which diminished its ability to build capacity and renew assets. Adoption of tech advances was slow, and overuse resulted in increased equipment failure.