First time in 166 years, Indian Railways reports zero passenger deaths

[John Ashworth]

First time in 166 years, Indian Railways reports zero passenger deaths in FY20

In its 166-year-long history, Indian Railways has reported financial year 2019-20 as its safest year. The national transporter saw zero passenger deaths during the current fiscal, marking a big achievement for it on the safety front. According to Indian Railways' data, the total numbers of consequential accidents - collisions, fire in trains, level crossing accidents and derailment -- have decreased by nearly 95 per cent over the last 38 years...