Thousands of deaths in local trains
In the past three years, an alarming number of people have lost their lives in local train accidents across India. The question echoes louder than ever—Thousands of deaths in local trains in 3 years! Who is responsible? These incidents, largely concentrated in metropolitan areas like Mumbai, where the local train is the lifeline for millions, reveal a distressing reality of overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and neglected safety measures.
According to official railway data, over 9,000 people have died in train-related mishaps between 2022 and 2025. Most deaths occurred due to passengers falling from overcrowded trains, crossing tracks in the absence of footbridges, or being electrocuted. The numbers aren’t just statistics—they represent shattered families, dreams cut short, and systemic failures that persist year after year.
Responsibility for these tragedies cannot rest on passengers alone. The Indian Railways and state authorities must address the root causes: insufficient number of trains during peak hours, lack of barricades and pedestrian bridges, outdated signaling systems, and a slow response to modernization plans. Despite repeated warnings and public outcry, measures are often reactive rather than preventive.
Moreover, urban development authorities must also share the blame. The lack of last-mile connectivity, poor town planning, and inadequate transport integration forces people to take dangerous shortcuts. In many cases, people are left with no choice but to risk their lives to reach home or work on time.
Public interest litigations and RTI (Right to Information) applications have forced some improvements, including the introduction of more automatic doors, CCTV monitoring, and awareness campaigns. Yet, the pace of change is slow, and the accountability is blurry.
At RD News Network, we believe it’s time to stop treating these deaths as mere accidents. We must demand action, transparency, and urgency from both rail and civic authorities. Every life matters, and no commuter should die trying to earn a living.
Thousands of deaths in local trains in 3 years! Who is responsible? It’s a question every citizen, policymaker, and railway official must answer—before another life is lost.
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