Most such accidents were reported from Maharashtra, accounting for 19.4% of the reported 17,993 accidents. Maharashtra had reported 3,448 accidents. Much of the accidents come amid claims of adopting all safety measures, across the railways to reduce accidents that involve :-
* Negligence or trespassing of the tracks.
* Falling off running trains or collisions at railway tracks.
* The fault of drivers.
* Sabotage.
* Signalman's error and
* Mechanical failures.
Vital Statistics
* The 17,993 railway accidents caused injuries to 1,852 people and caused deaths to 16,431 people during 2021.
* After Maharashtra, West Bengal accounted for 13.5% of the total reported cases(2,425cases of accidents)
* 1,762 accidents were from railway crossings.
* Uttar Pradesh reported a maximum number of 575 railway crossing deaths followed by Madhya Pradesh with 196 and West Bengal 164 accidents.
My take
The railways need to get modernised with state-of-the-art technology at a rapid pace. Should aim for zero tolerance to accidents. Curves should be straightened to the extent feasible and the best signaling equipment has to be put in place.
Tailpiece.
Got up at a half past 3, the chores and was ready by 6, when Vincent, our sa'arthi, had come by and we left soon after. There was rain all through our passage but were not heavy.
Lineesh, from the Titan showroom, had handed over Lekha's watch - that was given for repairs about a fortnight ago - at the Vyttila turn towards Thrippunithura. Padmakumar waited for us prior to the turn into their society. On reaching their place, it was a lovely breakfast of idlis, chutney and sambar with fruits.
We set off for Kidangoor by a half past 9 and reached there by 11. It was nice to meet up with people, the housewarming ceremony was short and sweet and then we sat down for the first round of lunch.
We commenced our return by a quarter past 2. Dropped Padmakumar and Rema at their place by a quarter past 3 and finally, reached The Quarterdeck at 8 after sundry shopping.
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