Was the Delhi Railway Station Stampede a Preventable Tragedy?
The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, which claimed 18 lives and injured several others, points to a failure on the part of both the railway authorities and the government to anticipate and prevent overcrowding during the Maha Kumbh period.
10 Train Derailments Across India in Just 18 Days
In the span of just 18 days, India’s sprawling rail network has witnessed a distressing series of derailments, with 10 trains veering off the tracks across various regions. These incidents call for urgent conversations about the safety and reliability of a transport system integral to the nation’s daily commute.