Months after about 293 people were killed in a train accident in Odisha, the Supreme Court today asked the Centre about the safety parameters in the Railways, including the automatic train protection system 'Kavach'.
Train Accidents: The Supreme Court directed the Indian government to outline preventive measures, including the Kavach train protection system, following a catastrophic three-train collision in Odisha s Balasore district that claimed nearly 300 lives. It urged immediate action and sought a detailed plan to bolster railway safety, emphasizing the need for expert evaluation, system enhancements, and the Kavach system s swift implementation to avert future accidents.
Odisha Train Mishap: A top court bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan directed the Attorney General to present a comprehensive overview of the safety measures adopted by the Railways, including insights into the proposed implementation of the Kavach system.
Train Accidents: The Supreme Court directed the Indian government to outline preventive measures, including the Kavach train protection system, following a catastrophic three-train collision in Odisha s Balasore district that claimed nearly 300 lives. It urged immediate action and sought a detailed plan to bolster railway safety, emphasizing the need for expert evaluation, system enhancements, and the Kavach system s swift implementation to avert future accidents.
The Railway Ministry has made a payment of Rs 51.37 crore as ex-gratia and compensation amount to the next of kin and victims of the Balasore train tragedy, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday.